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James Carville Signals Support for AOC if She Secures 2028 Democratic Nomination

The veteran strategist, long critical of progressives, emphasizes party unity while critiquing Democratic messaging and leadership.

James Carville speaks at the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Miami Beach, Fla.

Overview

  • James Carville stated on MSNBC that he would back Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for president if she wins the 2028 Democratic nomination.
  • Carville dismissed a recent poll naming Ocasio-Cortez as the 'face of the Democratic Party,' calling it 'utterly useless' and reflective of Republican perceptions.
  • The strategist criticized the Democratic Party's current lack of a clear leader and coherent message following its 2024 election losses.
  • Carville’s remarks represent a shift from his previous criticism of Ocasio-Cortez and the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
  • Ocasio-Cortez has not announced a 2028 presidential bid, focusing instead on countering Republican policies and advocating progressive priorities.