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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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Jan 11, 2012

Even Obama's own adviser said there's no question he created jobs. That's something the president of the United States has not been able to do.

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Jan 11, 2012

I don't think so. And I think the next -- that volley here is going to be calling Romney to release all the government help that Bain got.

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Jan 11, 2012

He refuses to be transparent about that just as he refused to be transparent on tax returns.

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Jan 5, 2012

If you look at the promise he came with, the money he raised, everything else, I can't think of anybody who has been a bigger disappointment.

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Jan 5, 2012

It's going to be a close election, but what he needs is some economic movement in the right direction and it looks like as of now he's got that.

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Jan 5, 2012

Yes. Sure it will. And I think today positive news for the president and they'll have it out and the record of bane capitol will be a legitimate issue in the campaign.

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Jan 5, 2012

He can't, but the voters understand and if you look at the trajectory of hiring, it's pretty dramatic what he inherited.

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Jan 5, 2012

I can't think of anybody who has been a bigger disappointment.

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Jan 5, 2012

As long as he has some momentum to point to, that helps him a great deal.

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Dec 11, 2011

Before I came on air, Anderson, I watched a Ron Paul negative on Newt Gingrich. I don't know who's doing his television, but I mean, it was a well-done blistering negative.

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Dec 11, 2011

I think he's getting ready to have a very rough couple of weeks. I think the Republican establishment, whatever that is, a lot of people in the Republican Party are very concerned about this.

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Dec 7, 2011

It's obvious Ralph don't want to be for Romney, he wants to be for Gingrich, it's pretty clear.

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Dec 7, 2011

I think there's a lot more to go. I think we're going to see a lot more of that in the next three weeks here.

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Dec 7, 2011

Look, he's got to do something than just to sit there, he's getting ready to lose.

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Dec 7, 2011

I think more will emerge. I think there will be a lot of things that people will find out.

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Dec 7, 2011

I think Romney has no choice but to do this. He's been stuck at 22 percent forever. He's got to mix this thing up.

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Nov 6, 2011

I just said that only the relevant number that everybody is going to be looking at over the next two to three weeks is Romney's number. If it doesn't move, that signals something kind of fundamental serious flaw with his candidacy. But…

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Nov 6, 2011

I don't think that he can, but again, he doesn't have, like, a campaign. He's not running like somebody would run a campaign, like Bill Clinton ran in '92 or some of the Bush campaigns, other people.

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Nov 6, 2011

The only the relevant number that everybody will be looking at over the next two to three weeks is Romney's number. If it doesn't move that signals some serious flaw with his candidacy.

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Nov 6, 2011

I never thought he had a chance to be the Republican nominee. I certainly don't think so after this. Less than zero, but whatever it is, he's gone into negative territory now.

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Nov 1, 2011

This is not the way that politics works and it doesn't make sense anybody other than Perry.

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Nov 1, 2011

If I was Perry, I don't blame him for being behind it. He's got to do something and he gains from it.

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Nov 1, 2011

Obviously Cain was not telling the truth when he said that. Obviously this came from Perry.

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