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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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Nov 5, 2023

I think at some level -- and I do too. People really like President Biden. They think he's a great guy.

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Nov 5, 2023

Nobody is saying, James, you're wrong. They're saying, James, you can't say that.

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Nov 5, 2023

I don't know. It's been the same poll for the last six months. All of a sudden, everybody got up this morning and had, oh, my God. This is unchanged.

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Jul 16, 2023

But I think that when they get closer to this decision, at least I hope that they see that the only thing that they can do is help elect Trump and it is a shame, but Biden and the Democrats are being caught by the left is on one side and I…

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Jul 16, 2023

I hope not. And they keep saying that No Labels, if they think it's going to help Trump, he won't run. Well, I can tell you right now it's going to help Trump.

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Jul 16, 2023

I do know that Jill Stein was in Moscow, was sitting with General Michael Flynn with Vladimir Putin, was on Russian TV from Red Square, attacking the United States herself, and I do know, I'm told that is his campaign manager and it is the…

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Jul 16, 2023

Ralph Nader was directly responsible for the election of George W. Bush, which brought this horrific Iraq war, this horrific economic downturn we had, among other things.

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Jul 16, 2023

He seems to be a very charming man and he is also a menace, the threat of the continued constitutional order in the United States.

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Jul 16, 2023

James, I mean, you heard Dr. West. What's your reaction to what he had to say? Do you think he -- I mean, he rejects the term spoiler candidate. Do you think he could be?

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May 17, 2023

No, he says Florida is where the woke go to die, no, it's where teachers go to jail.

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May 17, 2023

I think DeSantis' lack of political skill or personality has been pretty much, the public is starting to see it.

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May 17, 2023

He's going to I have to because you know right now, among Republicans, he is slipping.

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Dec 24, 2022

I think Kerry’s going to get 52%. Democrats –

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Dec 4, 2022

We had -- we lost the popular vote, in a congressional election.

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Dec 4, 2022

I think Warnock is in an advantageous position, but not a certain position.

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Dec 4, 2022

But yes, I mean, this is not a high-quality Senate candidate. We can all agree on that, I mean.

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Dec 4, 2022

The polling I've seen is quite -- is tight. I mean, Warnock's got a slight lead.

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Dec 4, 2022

Herschel Walker is running the most buffonic Senate campaign, I've ever seen, in America.

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Oct 11, 2022

I don't know a single thing that they've proposed to deal with this.

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Oct 11, 2022

I think Tim is going to win that race. I really do. I mean, he just it was one of the most sterling debate performances anybody's ever seen.

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Oct 11, 2022

I suspect that's what we're going to be looking at on election night in November. But I don't know that and neither does anybody else because by historic standards, as presidential approval and direction of country we should be facing a…

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Oct 11, 2022

Yes, you know, I hope so. But then I'm told that it's a 70% chance by the quants.

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