James Carville Reflects on Kamala Harris's Loss, Urges Democrats to Reclaim Economic Focus

The veteran strategist attributes the Democratic defeat to losing the economic narrative and calls for a bold, populist agenda to counter the Republican platform.

James Carville admitted he was wrong in predicting Kamala Harris's victory, emphasizing that the 2024 election outcome hinged on economic concerns.
Carville argued that Democrats have lost the economic narrative, with Donald Trump winning over middle-class and low-income voters by addressing their financial anxieties.
He urged Democrats to shift their focus away from Trump as an individual and instead target the broader Republican economic policies, which he described as unpopular and harmful to working Americans.
Carville recommended a populist Democratic agenda, including raising the minimum wage to $15, codifying Roe v. Wade as law, and framing immigration reform as an economic issue to challenge GOP opposition.
He stressed the importance of embracing new media platforms, such as podcasts and social media, to effectively communicate economic messages and connect with voters.