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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Nov 5, 2025

It's the economy, stupid.

npr.org
Sep 18, 2025

After the episode, we received a letter from Melania Trump’s lawyer. He took issue with our title of one of those YouTube videos from that episode and a couple of comments I made about the first lady. We took a look at what they complained…

nbcnews.com
Aug 14, 2025

I also take back these statements and apologize.

breitbart.com
Jul 10, 2025

Look, I’m as befuddled as you are.

nypost.com
Jul 10, 2025

Yeah, I mean, come on, man, just, s—, just get it out your mouth.

nypost.com
May 23, 2025

I cannot begin to express how tragic this is.

foxnews.com
May 23, 2025

Joe Biden on New Year's Day of 2024 stood as a titan of modern American history.

foxnews.com
May 23, 2025

He's a man that deserved everything that we could give him other than reelection.

foxnews.com
May 23, 2025

It's pretty much the saddest f------ thing you could imagine.

foxnews.com
Apr 23, 2025

Of course people don't like the Democratic Party, because we lost an election. I don't like the Democratic Party — and I'm a Democrat — because I don't like parties that lose elections.

nbcnews.com
Apr 10, 2025

I used to think that if there was reincarnation, I wanted to come back as the president or the pope or as a .400 baseball hitter. But now I would like to come back as the bond market. You can intimidate everybody.

thenation.com
Mar 6, 2025

allow the Republicans to crumble beneath their own weight and make the American people miss us.

thenation.com
Mar 4, 2025

With no clear leader to voice our opposition and no control in any branch of government, it’s time for Democrats to embark on the most daring political maneuver in the history of our party: roll over and play dead.

thenation.com
Feb 28, 2025

I don’t mean madness like, ‘I’m mad at you, you’re mad at me.’ I’m talking about madness like, King George III kind of madness.

thedailybeast.com
Feb 28, 2025

When you see that condition, the first thing that you suspect is syphilis.

thedailybeast.com
Feb 24, 2025

With no clear leader to voice our opposition and no control in any branch of government, it's time for Democrats to embark on the most daring political maneuver in the history of our party, roll over and play dead. Allow the Republicans to…

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Feb 24, 2025

I think the House Democrats, I have to tell you, I'm giving them credit. I think that they're playing this thing very smart.

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Feb 24, 2025

James Carville has an idea, play dead, he says, he'll explain tonight.

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Feb 24, 2025

Musk’s tactics at DOGE may be the greatest generator of Democratic turnout, ever, more than Barack Obama.

vox.com
Feb 24, 2025

Look at -- here's the lowest rated president at this point in polling history.

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 23, 2025

That is going to be the equivalent of stacking arms. It's over.

newsweek.com

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