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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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Sep 25, 2011

I agree -- I agree with David. They're totally out of control. And maybe they need some adult supervision or something. But what you're seeing right now is some pretty strange stuff.

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Sep 25, 2011

Look, Dave, if they want to shut the government down on FEMA funding, I don't think that would be a wise thing to do.

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Sep 19, 2011

I would suggest that he talks to former president of his alma mater at Texas A&M who Bush appointed secretary of defense who was secretary of defense under President Obama and that would probably give him a little brief on what's going on…

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Sep 19, 2011

I still think this only makes it more likely that Sarah Palin is going to get in. I still believe that she will.

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Sep 19, 2011

I don't know. He has talked to the Israeli defense minister, the most decorated person in history of IDF who was very complimentary of the Obama administration. I'd suggest that he talks to former president of his alma mater at Texas A&M…

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Sep 19, 2011

Well -- yes, I think that -- you know, obviously, in a way, they need to change course, they need to go in a different direction.

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Sep 14, 2011

If there's a problem with communications, change it. If there's a problem in the political section, change it. If there's a problem with the economic advice he's getting, change it.

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Sep 14, 2011

I think the president needs to show the country that he is unsatisfied with the pace of this recovery and the way that you do that is you make changes.

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Sep 14, 2011

This is what I would say to President Barack Obama, the time has come to demand a plan of action that requires a complete change from the direction you are headed.

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Sep 14, 2011

The demographics are going to be very favorable, much more favorable in 2012 to Democrats than they were in 2010.

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Sep 14, 2011

We're losing elections. We're running against time. The recovery is not going well.

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Sep 4, 2011

It's hard enough to work on a campaign where you have a chance. You know? But it's really hard to work on a campaign where you know in the end that you are not going to prevail.

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Sep 4, 2011

I think Ari can believe that, too, given the pace of the presidential campaign, I think our gut instinct was right.

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Sep 4, 2011

I mean, she has a lot of energy. Look, the one thing is we know, Michele Bachmann, contrary to my endorsement and pulling for her is not going to be the Republican nominee.

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Sep 4, 2011

I mean it may be but there's probably a lot more to find out about it before I deem it as something really significant here yet.

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Sep 4, 2011

I think if the issue is the economy, and it certainly is the economy, these two are the ones to look for who can make the best campaign, the best message to candidates.

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Sep 4, 2011

I think it's a fascinating race and what I like about it is from everything that I hear and everything that I feel these two guys don't much care for each other.

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Jul 28, 2011

The only thing more dangerous than a politician who thinks about re-election is a politician who doesn't think about re-election.

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Jul 28, 2011

I suspect that the speaker's going to have to go and he is going to have to go and get something with some Democrats here, probably a lot of Democrats, to get anything through.

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Jul 28, 2011

Speaker -- what I will tell you, he didn't have the votes and they voted on a balanced budget amendment again.

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Jul 28, 2011

I suspect that the Speaker's going to have to go -- and he is going to have to go and get something with some Democrats here, probably a lot of Democrats, to get anything through.

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Jul 26, 2011

I particularly oppose them on people making over $250,000 a year.

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Jul 26, 2011

This deficit was caused by irresponsible tax cuts tilted toward the wealthy, ill-thought-out and irresponsible wars, ok, and a deregulated, over-speculative financial sector.

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Jul 26, 2011

I think the Democrats ought to campaign against this. I think they ought to say that these people held a gun to the country's head. They were willing to do what was bad by America and send us into default.

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