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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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May 27, 2010

We're not going away, Anderson. We're not. They -- get used to us, because we're going to be in their face, like -- we're going to be on them like gravy on rice.

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May 27, 2010

If he spent some time understanding who we are and what we're about and the things that we love. And we're different people. That doesn't mean that we're bad. I think we're the best people in the country.

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May 27, 2010

People, it's not going to be -- it's not going to be good at all, and I'm -- I'm very -- I spoke to LSU law graduates today. And people don't feel like there's a system for recompense, that there's a system where justice can be meted out.

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May 27, 2010

We need subpoenas in there right away. We need to get people under oath. We need to get people to start accepting pleas and we -- we -- that's the only way.

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May 27, 2010

I think it's criminal. And I think that, you know, one of the things this President is going to have to do is he's going to have launch a massive criminal investigation.

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May 27, 2010

And I think that's a real positive step in the right direction, saying that he's not going to abandon Louisiana and that he's committed to it, and he's committed beyond the time the cameras are here.

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May 27, 2010

No, not at all. It would be very consistent with BP's behavior. They lie about everything and they fake everything, so I'm not surprised at all.

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May 27, 2010

You know what? It's -- we're not going away, Anderson. We're not. They -- get used to us, because we're going to be in their face, like -- we're going to be on them like gravy on rice.

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May 27, 2010

We're not going away, Anderson. Get used to us because we're going to be in their face, like we're going to be on them like gravy on rice.

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May 26, 2010

Justice has to be done here. BP and its senior officers have to be subject to a grand jury investigation.

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May 26, 2010

I don't think that -- that the people in Washington really understand that.

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May 26, 2010

I tell you what, you issue some grand jury subpoena, it will get fixed pronto.

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May 26, 2010

I want President to say. There's a great story on Bloomberg, that over ten times on this network I've called for this, a criminal investigation. These people, in order to -- for anybody to be convinced; justice has to be done here.

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May 26, 2010

I just think that -- that the President -- you saw the Congressman Melancon who's district is most impacted by it. He was emotional today, the stress that people feel down here.

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May 26, 2010

I didn't think it was a good press conference I'll be honest with you.

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May 26, 2010

If they're guilty of something, they've got to be brought to the bar of justice.

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May 25, 2010

These people are crying. They're begging for something down here. And it just looks like he's not involved in this. Man, you've got down here and take control of this thing and put somebody in charge of this thing and get this thing moving.

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May 25, 2010

I don't think so, no, sir. There's -- there's -- it's inexplicable that this man, as smart as he is, as talented as he is, would have the real word and saw what we saw today, and not be furious and not tell people to get into action now.

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May 25, 2010

These wetlands have a vital importance, not only economically, but socially, to the life here in Louisiana.

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May 25, 2010

He needs to go investigate this and find out what it is. And when he does, I think we're going to get a lot of action. I think this is a man who cares.

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May 25, 2010

If he just goes to Grand Isle, walk on the beach, they are going to have the whole thing -- Tony Hayward is out there screaming at cameramen and directing people.

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