James Carville | Full Episode 7.26.24 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS

Published 2024-07-27
Legendary political strategist James Carville discusses how President Biden's decision to step aside has reshaped the 2024 election, assesses Vice President Kamala Harris' chances in November and gives his fellow Democrats advice on how to win.

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All Comments (21)
  • @evolvvartstudio
    “If ifs and buts was beers and nuts, we’d all have a heck of a party.” 😂😂😂 God, I love Carville.
  • What a beautiful interview! Thank you! I have tears in my eyes. I wish my dad, who died 10 years ago at age 91, could have seen this. He would have loved this.
  • @thomasbelmont810
    I like Margaret. Also, I find it humorous that his lack of filter produces little traces of confusion? in her expression. He clearly just doesn’t care what anyone thinks, which is probably not what you normally get in this format.
  • Such a sweet ending to this episode...I don't think I've ever seen Margaret Hoover share such a hardy laugh with a guest, but James Carville is a colorful character...not only is he still smart as a whip at nearly 80 years old, but he's a man who always has a wicked sense of humor!
  • @CorinaTovar-y4e
    Love Carville. This was a great interview. And yes, go after the corporations that are gouging us. For heavens' sake, ice cream is now sold as 1.5 quart and at the same price as 1/2 gallon. That tells you how long it's been since I bought ice cream.
  • Carville is the wisest person in the Democratic Party in terms of political savvy. If I had a chance to say only one thing to the Democratic powers that be, it'd be: Listen to this man.
  • I’ve loved listening to James Carville since I was a kid. He’s straight to the point and funny as hell. I hope someone in Kamala’s team has a direct line to him, he’s so spot on with the corporate pricing bit, inflation may be declining but voters don’t feel that and it needs to be addressed without dismissing that
  • I don’t agree with James on a lot of things but he is always honest about everything. And he’s one of the brightest people in politics. If I was a candidate, I’d hire him to run my campaign.
  • @mattb3846
    James Carville is a national treasure, in my opinion. He's sharp as a whip, wise, & humorous. I'm new to Margaret. I thought she asked great questions. Fantastic interview overall.
  • @utopianna
    Kamala Harris was my first choice for President when she was running against Biden. True, she did not do well in her bid for the Presidency. But she has learned. She has energy. She has steel. Josh Shapiro would be a great match.
  • @mattb3846
    Who alive today would you most like to have a beer with? For me, it's Carville.
  • Jimmy is a ninja. He should be leading the campaign and replicating everything he knows into Kamala's leadership team. They'd better damn well listen.
  • @davidluckens3479
    I first became aware of Carville back in '87,when he guided Wallace Wilkinson to an incredible upset victory in the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary in Ky-He had been picked to finish 5th-
  • @gabydiehl8314
    You do your homework Ms. Hoover with great questions. Thank you.
  • Every James interview is him literally sitting in a lounge chair talking mad shit 🤣 I ❤ it
  • @markdeckard7651
    He may come across as abrasive or even intense but damn he nails every point. He's seen a lot, we can learn a lot.
  • @McSnacks930
    That price gauge task force is genius, do it and watch people love it
  • @johntipeti4597
    james carville is a legend. the epitome of an a grade political strategist
  • @monica93304
    James Carville is a no nonsense Marine. I love his honesty.
  • @lizzyyc6594
    Excellent work Margaret Hoover - loved the great questions and energy in the conversation / interview