James Carville

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The Elusive Shift: Dissecting Carville’s Glee and the Real Power Dynamics A Veteran Strategist’s Delight James Carville, a figure deeply entrenched in Democratic Party strategy, recently expressed a barely contained glee over the erosion of support for Donald Trump among his once staunch followers. Carville’s comments, made on his Politicon podcast, reveal not just a partisan victory lap but a deeper, more calculated political maneuvering. He lights up at the thought of Trump’s supporters experiencing “buyer’s remorse,” particularly highlighting shifts among young voters, Hispanics, and blue-collar demographics. Analyzing the Shift The joy Carville exhibits isn’t just about a rival’s decline but underscores a strategic pivot in Democratic messaging and perhaps, a premature celebration. His reliance on anecdotal evidence, such as a conversation at the Kentucky Derby, and broad, sweeping statements about demographic shifts, points to a classic political strategy: shape the narrative before it shapes you. However, this raises questions about the authenticity of the shift and whether the Democratic strategy is reacting to genuine changes in public opinion or trying to engineer them. The Power Play Carville’s narrative serves a dual purpose: it demoralizes Trump’s base while energizing his own party’s base. By declaring a significant shift in public sentiment, he’s not just commenting on trends but attempting to catalyze them. This is a display of power through the control of narrative, a common tactic in political strategy where perception often becomes reality. However, it’s essential to question the solidity of these claims and whether they reflect true electoral shifts or are a part of psychological warfare against political opponents. Consequences of Misdirection The enthusiasm Carville shows could mislead the Democratic Party into complacency. There’s a danger in banking on reported remorse without solid electoral shifts. Political history is littered with examples where perceived momentum did not translate into actual results (the most notable being the 2016 Presidential Election). If the Democratic strategy is primarily based on schadenfreude and assumed disaffection from Trump’s camp, it could overlook deeper, more systemic issues that need addressing. Broader Political Patterns Carville’s comments reflect a broader pattern in American politics: the cyclical rise and fall of populist movements and the establishment’s response to them. Trump’s initial rise was underestimated by many, and now, the potential faltering of his base might be overestimated. This cycle demonstrates the reactive nature of political strategies that often prioritize immediate gains over long-term stability and ideological consistency. Conclusion: Beyond the Surface Carville’s glee and the reported shifts in voter sentiment must be analyzed with a critical lens. It’s not enough to celebrate the potential downfall of a political adversary; it’s crucial to understand why they rose in the first place and to address the systemic issues that fueled their ascent. The real test of power and political acumen will be in how effectively the Democratic Party can pivot from reveling in Trump’s troubles to ensuring they do not sow the seeds for another similar rise. Analyzing voter remorse is a start, but it should not be the end of robust, introspective political strategy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paulstsmith.substack.com

Trump’s numbers are slipping. The GOP is fracturing. And James Carville is calling it exactly how he sees it. In this unfiltered conversation, Rick Wilson and Carville rip into the state of Trump’s campaign, the cracks forming inside MAGA, and why voter fatigue could reshape the 2026 election. If you’ve been wondering whether the chaos is real—it is. And it’s getting worse. • • • • • You can find James Carville on X @JamesCarville. Check out his podcast, 'Politics War Room' wherever you watch or listen. Rick Wilson is on X at @TheRickWilson, on Bluesky at @TheRickWilson.bsky.social, and you can check out Rick's Substack at therickwilson.substack.com . You can check out more of LP's work at www.lincolnproject.us and on X at @ProjectLincoln. Go https://sundaysfordogs.com/lincoln50 or use code ‘LINCOLN50’ at checkout for 50% off your first order. #ad Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/lincolnproject . Application times may vary. Rates may vary. #ad #Trump #MAGA #GOP #RickWilson #JamesCarville #Election2026 #PoliticalChaos #TrumpCollapse #BreakingPolitics #USPolitics

Legendary political strategist James Carville joins Arroyo Grande to discuss the future of American politics, culture, and faith. The architect of Bill Clinton’s “war room” offers blunt predictions on the 2026 midterms, the Democratic Party’s path to 2028, and why winning elections matters more than ideological purity. Carville delivers a sharp critique of his own party, explaining how Democrats have lost touch with working-class voters and young men, and why South Carolina — not New Hampshire — still shapes Democratic nominees. He weighs in on Kamala Harris, AOC, JB Pritzker, emerging Republican figures, and the growing political impact of artificial intelligence. Beyond politics, Carville reflects on his Louisiana roots, his return to New Orleans after Washington, and his long, unlikely marriage to conservative strategist Mary Matalin. Provocative, candid, and deeply personal, this is James Carville far beyond the cable-news caricature — sharp, funny, and unmistakably himself. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Friends, James Carville recently went after Jasmine Crockett and his comments left me enraged. Here’s a guy that’s so out of touch that he thinks he has to use his platform to bash rising democrats. Read the room a*****e, that’s not what we need right now. Couldn’t Mr. “resting skeleton face” find any fascists to criticize this morning? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not criticizing the way he looks, I’m criticizing the choice he makes when he contorts his features into the expressions commonly worn by 1850’s plantation owners. The sneer. The air of entitlement. The mockery. Those are all his decisions. That’s all deliberate. He could make himself look kind if he wanted to. Everyone can. Instead, he snarls at people like he’s about to lunge forward and bite their kneecaps off. It’s my personal opinion that going after Jasmine Crockett right now the way he did is racist. I highly doubt that if a white man did the same things Jasmine Crockett did, Carville would be dry coughing his attacks. But because Jasmine Crockett is a brilliant Black woman, Carville gets his brittle straw undies in a bunch. I started spewing about Carville’s comments last night, and the brilliant Arturo Dominguez mentioned how, back in 2013, Carville told Obama to go “toke on a crack pipe.” Well… gee, does that sound a little bit racist to anyone? It does to me. There’s a certain category that Arturo refers to as the clean-cut klansmen. These are the guys who somehow manage to maintain a reputation of propriety, even though you don’t have to look too hard to find the racism. Does Carville fit that model? I’ll leave it to you to decide. Recently the nepo baby orange post turtle called a reporter “piggy” and told her to “shut up.” There was a backlash against the other members of the press who didn’t rise to her defense. I think Carville just had a “piggy” moment and it’s imperative for other Democrats to rise up and tell him that his antics are not appropriate. He’s sabotaging the party. He’s pissing off voters. When other prominent Democrats don’t use their platform to rebuke him, we lose support. It doesn’t take an Ivy league degree to notice this, it’s pretty damn obvious. As I was working through my rage yesterday, somebody said that we shouldn’t give oxygen to people like Carville. I had to think about that for a while because I think it’s prudent advice. There are some instances of people that don’t deserve oxygen. But I think Carville falls into a different category of threat. Nick Fuentes is in the group that doesn’t deserve our attention, so is the president. Don’t talk about them. Talking about them only normalizes them. They’re fringe. But Carville’s corpse fingers are still clinging to his status as a “respected” Democratic strategist. The party hasn’t figured out that he’s a cancer, he’s rotten, he’s an anchor. He needs to have his platform kicked out from beneath him. I’d argue that Carville costs Democrats a LOT more votes than Fuentes. Whenever he slithers up to his podium to bleat his racist observations and then laugh about them like he’s the smartest guy in the room, Democrats get all the wind sucked out of their sails. THIS GUY IS KILLING US! There’s this zombie theory lingering around the Democratic establishment that we have to respect the “old guard” with “experience.” Well, the only experience Carville has is with losing. Look at the state of things. Carville is one of those jackasses who takes credit for every success and passes the blame for

James Carville's nickname is The Ragin' Cajun. He became famous when Bill Clinton hired him as his lead political strategist in 1992 and Carville helped the guy from Hope beat George H.W. Bush to become the 42 nd U.S. president. Carville's aggressive tactics are highlighted in the documentary " The War Room ." He's also famous for being part of a couple who are on opposite sides of the political spectrum, former Republican strategist Mary Matalin. Carville now co-hosts the podcast " Politics War Room ." He also spends a lot of time trying to figure out how to help the Democratic party regain power. We talk about what went wrong and how scared we should be. "Now What?" is produced with the help of Steve Zimmer, Lucy Little and Jackie Schwartz. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.

James Carville joins Michael Cohen on Mea Culpa to predict a historic and humiliating defeat for Donald Trump. Carville believes the whole family is headed to prison and Trump will use the threat of election day unrest from his MAGA Army to force a pardon. Don't miss a second of this special interview. Plus, the Mea Culpa week in review. Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M5VKQ6T/ For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out meaculpapodcast.com/merch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices James Carville joins Michael Cohen on Mea Culpa to predict a historic and humiliating defeat for Donald Trump. Carville believes the whole family is headed to prison and Trump will use the threat of election day unrest from his MAGA Army to force a pardon. Don't miss a second of this special interview. Plus, the Mea Culpa week in review. Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M5VKQ6T/ For cool Mea Culpa gear, check out meaculpapodcast.com/merch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg and political titan James Carville duke it out in a no-holds-barred debate on the future of the Democratic Party—and it’s a must-listen! On the premiere episode of The Tara Palmeri Show , I challenged David to face off against James, and the sparks flew. From Hogg’s bold $20M plan to primary “ineffective” Democrats to Carville’s fiery “contemptible little twerp” jab, this clash of Gen Z passion and seasoned strategy is unforgettable. Who won? Did Hogg’s vision for change outshine Carville’s pragmatism? Listen and find out, then drop your take in the comments! Subscribe to her weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 James Carville says Dems should "apologize" 2:35 Why Dems don't need James Carville anymore 3:50 AOC versus James Carville 8:15 Brad's monthly anti-golfing reprise 10:30 Necessity into virtue 12:00 Businessman's burden 15:00 Brad's monthly Kirkpatrick library reprise 15:35 Kirby Jr. High library seance 16:00 Why Brad seeks pats on the head 16:50 J.C. Corcoran's book Originally aired March 24, 2025. Full episode summaries at https://www.instagram.com/bjshowafterglow/ Each weekday Brad and John get together for an hour - listen live on 104.5 FM in Washington, Missouri from 7-8 a.m. Central. Streaming at https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/KSLQ Follow the Westplex Talk Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571949107480 Show audio files can be found at https://bjshow.co John Combest’s daily Missouri political news website at https://johncombest.com John's book on stalking, harassment, and internet/social media trolling is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stalking-Harassment-Internet-Trolling-Recovering/dp/B0BQ9JB3WR/

On today’s special episode of Politically Georgia, we sit down with legendary Democratic strategist James Carville. Carville, who once predicted Kamala Harris would win the White House, recently wrote a New York Times essay explaining why he was wrong—and he shares his advice on how Democrats can find their way back to power. We also ask Carville about Georgia’s shifting political landscape. He was instrumental in helping Zell Miller become governor in 1990, but since then, Republicans have dominated the governor’s mansion for seven consecutive election cycles. What does Carville think it will take for Democrats to flip the state once again? And finally, today marks the end of an era—Bill Nigut steps down from Politically Georgia and retires after a remarkable five-decade career covering politics. Bill shares his reflections on his time in journalism and a few final thoughts as he signs off. Links to today’s topics: James Carville: I was wrong about the 2024 election Bill Nigut: Saying goodbye after four decades in Georgia politics Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by legendary campaign guru James Carville to discuss the new documentary about his life, “Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid,” alongside the film’s director, Matt Tyrnauer. James and Matt explain how they came together to make a kind of sequel to “The War Room,” the iconic 1993 documentary that helped turn James into a celebrity; how his boisterous campaign to convince his party to replace Joe Biden caused many allies to see him less as Cassandra than Brutus, until Biden’s debate with Trump turned him into Nostradamus; and how James’s wife and longtime TV sparring partner, Republican strategist and former Bush White House aide Mary Matalin, became the film’s essential ingredient. Plus, James and John take stock of Harris v Trump as we enter the final, three-week sprint to Election Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Carville is one of the oldest and best known political strategists in America. He also is the subject of a new CNN documentary called “Winning is Everything, Stupid.” On this episode of Deep Dive, Carville talks with host Ryan Lizza about his outlook on the election, including why he’s not so sure that it’ll be a close race once the votes are counted; what he thinks Kamala Harris could learn from Trump’s huckster style; and why Carville has absolutely no remorse for voicing his complaint that the Democratic Party’s culture was dominated by what he calls “preachy females.” Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. James Carville is a Democratic political strategist. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio. Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices