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James Carville Critiques Democratic Strategy Ahead of Midterms

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has voiced serious concerns about the direction of his party. In a recent op-ed published on Monday, Carville described the Democratic Party as being in a state of disarray.

Carville opened his piece by using stark language, stating, “Constipated. Leaderless. Confused. A cracked-out clown car. Divided.” He emphasized that these sentiments reflect what many Democrats are feeling about their party today. “The truth is they’re not wrong: The Democratic Party is in shambles,” he wrote.

As Democrats prepare for the upcoming midterm elections in 2026, Carville argues that the party needs more than just a new media strategy or outreach to young voters. Instead, he believes an extraordinary leader is necessary to unify the party, similar to how Barack Obama attracted voters in 2008 and Bill Clinton did in 1992.

“No matter how many podcasts or influencer streams our bench of candidates go on, our new leader won’t arrive until the day after the midterms in November 2026,” Carville said. He stressed that without a significant leadership change, real progress is unlikely for the party before the 2028 presidential primary.

For immediate action, Carville offers a clear message for Democrats as they head into the midterms: a call for repeal. He argued that the mantra “We demand a repeal” should guide campaign messaging, particularly focusing on repealing former President Trump’s spending law.

“It is clear, forceful and full-throated. It must be slathered across every poster, every ad, every social media post from now until next November,” Carville insisted. He believes that directing outrage at the spending bill, rather than individual politicians, can create a unified and powerful campaign message for Democrats.