Carville says Georgia could be huge success if 'idiot progressives' don't screw it up
Democratic strategist James Carville expressed optimism about the party's potential to achieve major electoral success in Georgia, citing possible wins in the governorship and state legislature. However, he warned that progressive factions could undermine this progress by taking over the party, as he believes happened in Nevada. Carville emphasized that winning elections should be the top priority over ideological purity. He supported pragmatic strategies, including backing independents who align with Democratic goals if they have a better chance of winning.
- ▪James Carville believes Georgia could become one of the Democratic Party's biggest success stories this century.
- ▪He warned that progressive activists could sabotage Democratic gains in Georgia, similar to what he claims occurred in Nevada.
- ▪Carville stressed that winning elections is more important than promoting ideological agendas.
- ▪He supports backing independent candidates who align with Democrats if they have a better chance of defeating Republicans.
- ▪Carville referenced his political philosophy, summarized by the documentary title 'Winning is Everything, Stupid.'
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Media Carville says Georgia could be huge success if 'idiot progressives' don't screw it up Veteran strategist said Georgia could be 'one of the biggest success stories of this century' for the party By Alexander Hall Fox News Published April 28, 2026 9:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Carville warns that Dems can win big in Georgia if progressives don't sabotage it James Carville says Georgia could be one of Democrats' "biggest success stories of this century," but warned that progressives could botch the whole operation.
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