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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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Apr 18, 2022

It’s time to wake up and start branding them and branding ourselves to talk about the things we’ve done.

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Apr 13, 2022

It`s just to be mean to hear some people that are vulnerable.

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Apr 13, 2022

They`re going to tap dance on your head. And they don`t care.

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Apr 13, 2022

If you don`t see that and you`re not outraged and doesn`t make you want to vote, I can`t do anything for you.

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Apr 13, 2022

So, this idea that he hadn`t done anything for anybody, particularly the Democratic base is just insane.

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Apr 13, 2022

Thank you. No, some Democrats need to shut up and quit saying the President hadn`t done anything for you, because he`s done a lot.

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Apr 13, 2022

If inflation is eight and a half percent in November, we’re going to lose. OK? If wage growth is 6 percent, inflation is 4 percent, you might be in the game, but you got to -- you need a little luck here.

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Mar 3, 2022

I think he was kind of almost experiencing -- this was -- he was kind of born to be president at this moment. And I certainly hope that`s the case. And I think he`s doing a good job so far.

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Mar 3, 2022

You take the cash, you bring out the trash.

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Mar 3, 2022

Well, some of this is disorder, the foreign policy stuff, gas prices. And as this recovery is impressive -- in 1994, the economy of the United States was actually getting pretty good.

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Mar 3, 2022

They always have wanted to raise taxes on working people, so they can pay for the taxes for their donors, rich people.

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Feb 9, 2022

Act, act like you know what you're doing. So it's going to come down with policies in place. And if it comes down, you'll have a pretty good year, if it's still seven and a half percent, you're going to lose no matter what.

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Feb 9, 2022

Well, you got to wait and see when the committee comes out. I suspect their findings are going to be intriguing and devastating. But people don't nobody (ph). People want an election about their lives.

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Feb 9, 2022

We need to remind people of that. And that that's good policies, we can put it fine.

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Feb 7, 2022

Just focus on what you got, what you have done, and what you want to do to make people`s lives better. That`s it. You got to go out and you got to gloat and you got to promote.

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Jan 18, 2022

I hope he stays with it. I hope he stays engaged and in charge like he was today. And I think it`s -- like I say, he planted an oak tree.

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Jan 18, 2022

All I know that they`re for is relitigating the 2020 election and getting back at Jamie Raskin. I can`t figure out one other thing that the Republican Party stands for.

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Jan 18, 2022

I`m not in favor of throwing in the towel on it. We got some -- we got a favorable map. It is not so favorable in 2024. And you can get a lot done. I`m not -- I`m not willing to give up on the election.

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Jan 16, 2022

You gloat and you promote. You run on what you got. You don’t run on what you didn’t get. Don’t talk about what you didn’t get. That’s what these -- Democrats whine too much, Chuck.

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Dec 19, 2021

We should do everything we can to not listen to history, but try to pick up seats in 2022.

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Dec 19, 2021

I think that President Biden -- let's cut out the middleman. Let him and the senator have lunch in the White House.

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Dec 19, 2021

I think the President and Senator Manchin are going to be able to work this out, but for right now, we're just going to put it on hold for a couple of weeks.

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Dec 19, 2021

He needs to assess the gains that he has had in the first year of his presidency, and say, you know, we've done a lot of things.

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Dec 19, 2021

Build Back Better is dead, but build back differently is going to be very alive after the first of the year.

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Dec 14, 2021

I celebrate the rise of children out of poverty. I celebrate the wonderful year we have had in job creation this year. I celebrate the vaccine distributions, the therapeutics.

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