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Carville Predicts Democratic Sweep in 2028, Foresees Push to Expand Supreme Court

The veteran strategist offered the forecast as commentary, with his recent 2024 miss noted by outlets.

Overview

  • On his Politics War Room podcast, James Carville said he would "bet a lot of money" that a Democrat wins the presidency in 2028.
  • He further predicted Democrats will hold both the House and Senate after that election and move to change the Supreme Court.
  • Carville outlined a scenario to expand the Court from nine to 13 justices via a transition advisory committee and a blue‑ribbon panel leading to legislation signed by a Democratic president.
  • Coverage framed the remarks as opinion and contexted them with Carville’s acknowledgment that his 2024 election prediction proved wrong.
  • He called California Gov. Gavin Newsom a leading 2028 prospect, citing early polling that places him near the top of potential Democratic contenders.