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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 28, 2008

If they spent more time trying to win some of these primaries as opposed to complaining about having to run it, they'd be better off.

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Mar 27, 2008

If they spent more time trying to win some of these primaries as opposed to complaining about having to run it, they'd be better off.

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Mar 26, 2008

It would have been a wonderful thing to have democracy at work and -- and allow this to happen, Congressman. And the fact is, is that the agents and lobbyists for the Obama campaign stopped it.

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Mar 23, 2008

And I think, at the conclusion of this process, that the superdelegates are going to have to look at a totality of circumstances and make a decision.

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Mar 23, 2008

Well, first of all, she's not that far behind. Secondly, if she starts -- if she does very well in Pennsylvania and rolls in and does quite well in places like North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, in West Virginia, Puerto Rico, Oregon, let's…

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Mar 23, 2008

I think we need to hear from them. And I think they want to be heard.

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Mar 23, 2008

I think that -- I think, a lot of times, we -- we rush to the sort of sideshow, if you will. And I can say, it doesn't -- if Senator Obama is the nominee, I will enthusiastically be for him.

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Mar 23, 2008

Again, you disenfranchise -- you want to tell people in Pennsylvania they shouldn't be heard? That's their business. Or that's your business.

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Mar 23, 2008

It's very clear that the Clinton camp wanted to have revotes in Florida, in Michigan, and Senator Obama didn't.

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Mar 23, 2008

I thought that this was a particularly disloyal thing to do. And that's my view.

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Mar 11, 2008

A lot of his enemies are -- are pretty happy right now. I wonder if they weren't behind this.

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Mar 11, 2008

Obviously, he did something wrong. I don't think he should resign just because he saw a prostitute one or two times.

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Mar 11, 2008

A lot of his enemies are pretty happy right now. I wonder if they weren't behind this.

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Aug 27, 2007

In a way, if he wouldn't have been just such a god-awful, big hypocrite, part of you just wants to -- you feel sorry. I mean, the guy's got family. He's got kids. You have got to feel sorry for him.

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May 9, 2007

Rudy Giuliani has been married three times, and he can run for president. A gay person who's been married once ought to be able to run for president.

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May 8, 2007

It could be that he may have to do something similar to that. It's a shame that someone would have to do something like this in America in 2008.

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May 8, 2007

I don't care about any religious test for anybody, and particularly someone of a church and a faith that have so many people who have served this country so honorably.

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May 8, 2007

Mormons have served this country honorably and -- and with integrity for a long, long time, and that they should not -- I think any voter would be -- it would be a very big mistake not to vote for someone based on their faith or Mormon…

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May 8, 2007

Well, look, I know Reverend Sharpton. He's a lot of things. Stupid is not one of them.

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May 7, 2007

We ought to be teaching them science. We are falling behind in science and math. The statistics are staggering.

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May 7, 2007

Every Democratic candidate, plus Rudy Giuliani, believes in a woman's right to choose.

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