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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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Mar 3, 2009

It is the Republican office-holders who have deemed him his daddy. He is the daddy of this Republican Congress right now.

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Jan 12, 2009

It should have never been opened. Now, of course, this is another mess that a Democratic administration has got to clean up.

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Jan 12, 2009

I never thought I'd say these 45 seconds ago, but I agree with the secretary 100 percent.

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Jan 12, 2009

The truth of the matter is, it should have never been opened. And now of course it's another mess that the Democratic administration has got to clean up along with the economy and everything else.

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Jan 12, 2009

I don't think there's any conflict with foreign donors giving money to his foundation that Senator Clinton might have to have dealings with?

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Jan 12, 2009

I think she should do more, I think she should go that extra step, but it shows the confidence, I'll use that word, of the Clintons.

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Oct 19, 2008

Politically, it -- it didn't make a lot of sense. There are serious issues as to whether or not she's qualified enough or knowledgeable enough to be vice president of the United States. This did absolutely nothing to advance that.

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Oct 19, 2008

Politically, it didn't make a lot of sense. There are serious issues as to whether or not she's qualified enough and knowledgeable enough to be vice president of the United States. It did absolutely nothing to advance that.

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Oct 6, 2008

I think Obama won the debate. I think McCain had to win the debate. I don't think that he did.

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Oct 6, 2008

I don't think that's going to happen, but I think David it's a point to bring up.

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Oct 6, 2008

Let me be clear, I said you can call the dogs and light the fire and leave the house. I think it sounds over.

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Oct 6, 2008

This is not a close election this is a five or six point election. And that is not a close election in American presidential politics.

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Oct 6, 2008

I think that the campaigns negotiate these rules. I'm not a big fan of the Presidential Debate Commission at all.

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Sep 29, 2008

From everything we have heard and seen of Governor Palin, she's a woman who's supremely uninterested in the world around her.

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Sep 29, 2008

Joe Biden, another one right off the top of my head or John Edwards.

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Sep 29, 2008

Hillary Clinton. Just off the top of my head, I would say he took on -- he took on Hillary Clinton and beat him, who is a minor figure in the Democratic Party.

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Sep 29, 2008

I never got -- I never heard an answer from that in that exchange. Do you know what her position is as President of the United States?

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Sep 9, 2008

McCain has vowed to continue the policies of this administration. He says he and Bush agree on every single big thing.

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Sep 9, 2008

Every day that the McCain people get up they're going to say, 'What kind of thing can we use to distract people's attention?' And Obama's got to bring it back. That's the key to his success.

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Aug 28, 2008

Remember, there's a lot fewer people in the city now than there was in -- three years ago. So that would help, too. But hopefully, you know, the levees will hold.

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Aug 28, 2008

I think, among social conservatives, she's going to be fine. She endorsed Pat Buchanan for president in 2000. And he's a hero to social conservatives.

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Aug 28, 2008

The Katrina evacuation was actually very successful. Like 80 percent of the people were evacuated. I think they'll be fine.

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Aug 14, 2008

I think he wants to scramble the jets here, and that's just a guess. But I'll go ahead and make that prediction.

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