Political Quotes

James Carville

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James Carville is a prominent American political consultant and commentator, best known for his role as the lead strategist for Bill Clinton's successful 1992 presidential campaign. A member of the Democratic Party, Carville has been influential in shaping modern campaign strategies and is recognized for his ability to connect with voters. He was born on March 25, 1944, in Louisiana, where he has remained a significant figure in both state and national politics. Carville is also known for his engaging personality and sharp wit, often appearing in media to discuss political issues and strategies.

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Aug 10, 2026

I can’t do anything about these people. In their life, they’ve never run anything big in their mouth.

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Aug 5, 2026

I am not going to be in the same party with Hasan Piker, I can tell you that right now. If he becomes a force in a Democratic Party, I’m out of here. I have no intention of ever being in the political party with that guy.

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Aug 5, 2026

We’re having a race in Wisconsin, we’re talking about whether we should tax Harley-Davidson 17%.

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Aug 5, 2026

We’re having a race in Michigan and we’re talking about Palestinian self-determination.

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Jul 28, 2026

Let’s do everything we can to give them even more trouble between now and Election Day.

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Jul 28, 2026

Get themselves together and figure out a way to be somewhat relevant.

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Jul 28, 2026

If David Hogg wants to take it over, I ain’t stopping you. Go ahead, man, I don’t really care.

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Jul 23, 2026

It’s that simple. The only way that he’s not going to be is if his term gets up or he resigns or he dies.

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Jul 23, 2026

You can’t hold a special election. He’s still living! He is the United States senator of Kentucky.

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Jul 23, 2026

Fascination and glee in other people’s health issues is just something I don’t want to be part of. I just don’t want to be part of it.

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Jul 23, 2026

Let me be clear. I don’t want anybody to get sick, OK? I just don’t.

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Jul 19, 2026

I think the mistake was made by the networks to not show it in its entirety so people could see him in full and understand just how far this man has gone down the road to insanity.

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Jul 19, 2026

I think the decision not to air that speech by CNN and other networks is not being what’s really newsworthy and that this guy’s — he’s gone.

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Jul 19, 2026

I would advise them to attack CNN, attack ABC, attack NBC, attack MS NOW, because they didn’t air the speech.

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Jul 12, 2026

I am a proud liberal. I am not a leftist. I don’t believe you ought to break the thing up.

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Jul 12, 2026

It’s not both parties’ fault!

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Jul 12, 2026

How did Trump win? I’ll tell you how, because goddamn Bernie Sanders is the reason that Donald Trump is president. You hear me?

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Jul 12, 2026

These people are so fucking stupid, I don’t know what to say about it.

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Jul 4, 2026

We are drowning; we’re suffocating in corruption.

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Jul 4, 2026

I now have come to detest the fact I said that.

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Jul 3, 2026

I’m just really fearful for the United States.

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Jul 3, 2026

I want to punch him in the f---ing face. OK? Yes. I'm serious… Because the phrase actually haunts me today.

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