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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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Jul 8, 2008

I think that it's stupid. And like I say, I don't -- I think Senator Obama and Senator Clinton have been working hard on their relationship.

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Jul 8, 2008

I think that Senator Obama and Senator Clinton have been working hard on their relationship.

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Jun 29, 2008

I think he's a very eloquent guy. I think he loves his country very much.

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Jun 29, 2008

It would not be human. It would be ridiculous to sit here and say that you go through a campaign like that and people don't have bruised feelings.

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Jun 29, 2008

The idea -- and I have no idea what the Obama campaign is apologizing for. There's nothing controversial in what General Clark said.

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Jun 29, 2008

I think we have had a little healing. I think we're going to see this party come together.

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Jun 29, 2008

I would prefer that he talk about competence, which we haven't had in the Oval office.

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Jun 29, 2008

It would not be human, it would be ridiculous to see he didn't say that you go through a campaign like that and people don't have bruised feelings.

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Jun 29, 2008

I think we've had a little healing. I think we're going to see this party come together.

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Jun 29, 2008

I think that Senator McCain is an honorable man. I don't think being a fighter pilot is qualification to be president.

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Jun 29, 2008

I don't think being a fighter pilot is qualification to be president.

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Jun 26, 2008

But his legacy as president, I think, is set and I think his is going to go down as one of the truly remarkable presidencies that we've had.

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Jun 26, 2008

I think that he's a fighter and I think people need to understand this. His wife was running and I know him as well as almost anybody, deep inside this man doesn't know when to quit. He's a fighter and he fights hard.

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Jun 26, 2008

Well, the idea is to win an election. I think that that they could pay down the debt or whatever, but you want to win the election.

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Jun 26, 2008

I think that these are two pretty skilled people that they were going to pull it off as expected. And that all along, I fully expected that there would be unity in the party and I think that we're seeing that right now.

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Jun 18, 2008

I think that they are moving to more of a general election thing, and they can't give access to everybody.

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Jun 18, 2008

And I noticed that Senator McCain went to Houston to really take on big oil by saying, drill wherever you want.

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Jun 18, 2008

Let me point out that Senator Obama takes no PAC money, and nobody has had a greater contributor -- contributor base of small donors than Senator Obama.

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Jun 18, 2008

Senator McCain has changed his position on a really important issue that affects the people. And that's this offshore drilling.

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Jun 18, 2008

Let me point out that Senator Obama takes no pack money and nobody has had a greater contributor base of small donors than Senator Obama.

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Apr 22, 2008

As I would point out first of all, they did vote, OK? And we offered, by the way, to have a revote of which myself, Governor Rendell, Governor Corzine offered to pay for right on this network.

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