LIMBAUGH: Race Rules All in Obama's America... Sep 16, 2009
JAMES CARVILLE: People are upset with President Obama because of the color of his skin. Who cannot believe that. (The Drudge Report)
Did Obama's words work? Sep 11, 2009
I started my opening remarks tonight by saying that this speech was a glorified partisan speech that I think could be written by James Carville. Did you think that he was too harsh at a lot of moments in this speech in his rhetoric, too much in almost political attack mode. (Fox News)
Mr. President, ignore the polls and pass health care reform Sep 9, 2009
The aphorism from Bill Clinton s first campaign, conjured up by the inimitable James Carville, is as apt today as it was when Carville plastered it to the wall of the campaign war room in 1992. President Obama and his aides ought to keep that in mind as they work to get health care reform back on track. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The art of agitprop Sep 1, 2009
More from Obama A few months ago, I complained about receiving e-mail spam from such Democratic luminaries as strategist David Plouffe, James Carville, Bill Clinton, and even from the president himself. Consisting mainly of guileless White House press releases, the spam nominally originated at Organizing for America, the electronic agitprop arm of the Democratic National Committee. (Boston Globe)
Criminal Stimulus Aug 31, 2009
James Carville, a left-wing strategist for President Bill Clinton, built a successful campaign around the phrase, It s the economy, stupid. The expression was used to demonize Republican President George H. W. Bush in 1992 as a leader who didn t care about the economy. (Human Events Online)
Zelizer: Liberals' passion for public option Aug 26, 2009
Speaking of the health care alliances, Clinton adviser James Carville told a New York Times reporter, "That's not where the debate goes. I don't understand exactly how the Social Security system works, but I'm for it." Opponents responded by portraying the plan as a Frankenstein monster. The cartoonist Joe Sharpnack published a cartoon depicting an elephant, saying "Sheez! Can you believe this guy?" as he points to an impossible-to-follow chart labeled "Clinton Health Care." In the next frame he... (CNN -- US)
CNN To Air Katrina Anniversary Specials Aug 22, 2009
In addition, on Aug. 27 Cooper will anchor Anderson Cooper 360 from New Orleans and will be joined by James Carville for a special tour of the city. More Content. (Multichannel News)
Stop the abuses Aug 20, 2009
Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2009 HINTON, Iowa -- I think Democrat bulldog James Carville was right when he said that the Democrats should let the health bill not pass and then blame it on the Republicans. The Democrats would then use this as ammunition to win the next election. (Sioux City Journal)
Why Senate Democrats are giving up so easily (128) Aug 20, 2009
I agree with James Carville. Make them filibuster, see if that works for the electorate. (Salon)
LAST OF THE GREAT SHOE LEATHER REPORTERS... Aug 19, 2009
Novak sealed his fate by getting into an argument with James Carville, saying an expletive on the air and stalking off the set. He later signed on as a Fox News commentator. (The Drudge Report)
Robert Novak, Conservative Columnist, Dies Aug 19, 2009
His last CNN appearance in August 2005 was a memorable one: After swearing on the air, he walked off the set during a political debate with Democratic strategist James Carville ... The last time I saw him is when he walked off a CNN segment when James Carville made him cuss and cry ... by timping1 "He was a bonehead. The last time I saw him is when he walked off a CNN segment when James Carville made him cuss and cry. What a freakin babyman.". (CBS News)
Sun-Times columnist Robert Novak has died Aug 19, 2009
His last CNN appearance in August 2005 was a memorable one: After swearing on the air, he walked off the set during a political debate with Democratic strategist James Carville. Novak quickly apologized, but CNN never let him back on the air. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Health care reform and a plea for civility Aug 17, 2009
I guess civility went out the window when the Clintons brought James Carville to Washington. Things were nicer before he got there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gingrich Predicts Anti-Liberal Eruption Aug 17, 2009
Gingrich recalled the sign James Carville put up in the Little Rock Clinton campaign headquarters in 1992 that said, It s the economy, stupid. Every political leader in America should have a sign up that says It s jobs, stupid. (Human Events Online)
Afghanistan needs an economic leader Aug 12, 2009
(Bill Clinton's chief political adviser in 1992, James Carville, is on Ghani's team. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
MICHAEL BARONE Aug 10, 2009
Relevant excerpt: "[H]e does not seem to care much about the details of policy. He subcontracted the stimulus package to congressional appropriators, the cap-and-trade legislation to Henry Waxman and Edward Markey, and his health care program to Max Baucus. The result is incoherent public policy: Indefensible pork barrel projects, a carbon emissions bill that doesn t limit carbon emissions from politically connected industries, and a health care program... Published: Jun 28, 2009 The House... (The Drudge Report)
- Life Out Here: Obama: the ultimate illegal alien (1) Jul 29, 2009
Obama s supporters, some of whom indubitably are space aliens themselves consider the heads of Paul Begala and James Carville argue that Obama s birth was announced in two newspapers in Hawaii in 1961 and that he has presented for public viewing a short-form birth certificate, embossed with the official seal of the state of Hawaii. For those dullards who actually acknowledge the statehood of Hawaii, that might be credible evidence of Obama s live birth in the United States, but such pathetic... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Birthers won't let go of Obama claim Jul 24, 2009
A fellow guest, Democratic strategist James Carville, suggested Cheney should have been more critical of those questioning Obama's citizenship. "She refuses to say this is ludicrous because she wants these people to believe this," he said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dems to GOP Nominee: Will the Defendant Please Rise? Jul 24, 2009
Alas, today Democrats can't really place Estrada -- James Carville confuses him with that other Hispanic, Alberto Gonzales. On MSNBC they laugh about his obscurity, asking if he was the cop on "CHiPs." They also can't recall the name "Anita Hill." Nor can anyone remember African-American Janice Rogers Brown or what the Democrats did to her. (Human Events Online)
Afghan election: Can Karzai's rivals close the gap? Jul 14, 2009
Ghani's recent recruitment of James Carville, a campaign strategist to former US President Bill Clinton, may also backfire. According to independent parliamentarian and women's rights activist Shakooria Barekzai, "It makes him look like Washington's official pick. Even if that's not the case, it could hurt his chances.". (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Hardworking Public Servants Jul 11, 2009
Ensign isn't up for re-election until 2012 so this whole thing might have blown over by then, but you don't have to be James Carville or Karl Rove to assume it might be a campaign issue if he does run for re-election. We've got one Governor who quit - Sarah Palin of Alaska - for no good reason. (Townhall.com)
The conversation continues online Jul 11, 2009
March 2: James Carville, Mary Matalin, Mike Murphy and Bob Shrum weigh in on Saturday Night Live politics ... 25: 14 years and 2 children later, strategists James Carville and Mary Matalin, plus their two daughters, sit down with Tim Russert of NBC's "Meet the Press.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Two societies: One for the left, one for everyone else Jun 19, 2009
" It's all yours! The courts, the congress, the banks, GM, the airwaves (minus the ones he'd like to silence, like Hannity), the newspapers, the TV stations (minus FOXnews, which he'd also like to silence), Hollywood, Rock Stars, etc.Why is it that you can't see through this?He's spending our grandchildren's future and he's only just begun spending! What in the world keeps you from seeing this?He is like the couple who bought a too-large home with an interest-only loan, then maxed out their... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Celebrity birthday wishes for Aung San Suu Kyi Jun 19, 2009
(signed by dozens including George Clooney, Drew Barrymore, David Beckham, Bono, Matthew Broderick, Sandra Bullock, James Carville, Daniel Craig, John Cusack, Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Jake Gyllenhaal, Vaclav Havel, Helen Hunt, Anjelica Huston, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman, Ashton Kutcher, Norman Lear, Madonna, Mary Matalin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, George Soros, Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Naomi Watts, Elie Wiesel, Owen... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Stimulus Showdown Jun 19, 2009
I mean James Carville was bragging about, you know, a generation of Democratic rule. I don't see it happening. (Fox News)
Trip Outside shows Palin's national star still blazes Jun 16, 2009
James Carville, the national Democratic strategist, said he wouldn't mind seeing Palin's profile grow. "Both as a Democrat and just as a person who enjoys being entertained, I can't get enough of her. I taught a class on the 2008 election at Tulane, and I had to get the students to stop me from talking about her because it was just too compelling. She doesn't always just sit on the edge of the cliff, she actually falls off it sometimes," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
I Feel Your Pain. Not Theirs. Yours. Jun 5, 2009
Indeed, liberals often have trouble telling Hispanic people apart, as James Carville illustrated on "Good Morning America" Wednesday morning when he kept confusing Miguel Estrada with Alberto Gonzales. "Empathy," in Liberalspeak, is nothing but raw political power. (Human Events Online)
Her books are a nice fit among the couture May 27, 2009
The third and final sitdown in the series takes place tonight , and features Democratic political consultant James Carville and Karl Rove, the former Bush adviser liberals love to hate. We reached Rove in D.C., where he talked liberals, labels, and Lyndon Johnson. (Boston Globe)
Carville and Rove and Rose talk political strategies May 26, 2009
In American politics over the last 20 years, there have been two such side-stage wizards, both marvelously adept at pulling levers and throwing switches to ensure that their candidates eventually won the presidency and were reelected, Democrat James Carville and Republican Karl Rove. Carville (above left) is the former Marine with the deep Louisiana drawl who helped to elect Bill Clinton to the White House in 1992. (Boston Globe)
IN MY LIBRARY: KARL ROVE May 24, 2009
Nevertheless, George W. Bush's main man, now a political analyst for Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, is taking time on Tuesday to square off against James Carville at Madison Square Garden's speaker series, "The Minds That Move the World." Charlie Rose will referee. Asked for the books that helped shape his philosophy -- political and economic -- Rove came up with a list that didn't include Machiavelli's "The Prince." Isn't that in his library, too. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Talking Points May 15, 2009
JAMES CARVILLE, DEMOCRATIC STRATEGIST: Bush was even kind of a walking punch line. I mean, he's just, you know, and he doesn't mess up as much as Bush. (Fox News)
The Secrets to Live a Successful Life May 13, 2009
Political consultant James Carville tells us about becoming a political consultant at age 37, initially losing some races, and going on to get Bill Clinton elected president in 1992. Lt. Col. Jill Raggz Long, one of America s leading airshow pilots, talks about what it means to live life on the ragged edge;and follow your dreams. (Human Events Online)
White House Finally Rebukes: 9/11 is not 'comedy'... May 12, 2009
BTW, it was Democratic strategist James Carville who on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, just minutes before learning of the terrorist attacks on America, was hoping for President Bush to fail, telling a group of Washington reporters: "I certainly hope he doesnt succeed." Later, Carville announced: Disregard everything we just said. This changes everything. (The Drudge Report)
Hasselbeck's 'View' May 6, 2009
Now we had James Carville on the show today. HANNITY: Uh-oh. (Fox News)
Focus was on Pats cheerleaders May 6, 2009
He also hosts the sports radio show "60/20 Sports" with James Carville. Women the focus at food awardsThe James Beard Foundation handed out its annual awards Monday at Lincoln Center and the spotlight was on women. (Boston Globe)
Steele eyes grassroots May 5, 2009
His best move was to couple the Machiavellian thinking of party figures Rahm Emanuel and James Carville with pro-life, pro-business, pro-Second Amendment candidates who won in key areas of the country. They brought them to our turf, played and won a place they were not expected to win, said Steele, a former college fencer who favors sports metaphors. (Townhall.com)
SHOCK CLAIM: WHITE HOUSE BULLY THREAT OVER AUTO BANKRUPTCY... May 4, 2009
White House Denies Charge By Attorney that Administration Threatened to Destroy Investment Firm's Reputation* - Political Punch. Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper. (The Drudge Report)
DEMLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR May 3, 2009
But James Carville has raised him by a factor of four, suggesting Obamaism is in place until 2049 in a curious book entitled "40 More Years: How the Democrats Will Rule the Next Generation." "THE MYTH OF REPUBLICAN COMPETENCE HAS BEEN SHATTERED. . ." screams the back cover. "And I guarantee the Democrats will be the dominant party for the next forty years!" Wanna bet. (New York Post -- Opinions)
In 100 Days Obama Failed to Take Out 'Enemy No. 1' May 1, 2009
And don t forget James Carville and Paul Begala, strategists on CNN (who speak with Emanuel everyday) quake at mighty Rush; he's the one that's setting the Republican agenda, they teased. So did it work. (Human Events Online)
Bush Veterans Try To Turn Obama Into Bush Apr 18, 2009
He clucks disapprovingly that "senior White House staff meet for two hours each Wednesday evening to digest their latest polling and focus-group research." The man who described the liberal reaction to September 11 as "offer therapy and understanding for our attackers" now sadly says that Obama "routinely ascribes to others' views they don't espouse." There's nothing unusual about political hacks becoming hack pundits, but you didn't find, say, James Carville on CNN accusing George W. Bush of... (CBS News)
DEMS TOUT 'AMERICAN IDOL' TICKETS FOR HILLARY DEBT-RELIEF DONATION... Apr 16, 2009
James Carville is the epitome of what is wrong with US politics. He is typical of the wind bag talking heads (like Begala and Podesta) that make my skin crawl. (The Drudge Report)
Deja Vu - Startling and Impossible Apr 7, 2009
President , James Carville wrote this past week, citing Obamas polling numbers, confident appearance, the financial market performance and news that his budget was about to pass. In addition, the Dow Jones index broke 8,000, closing 20 percent higher than last month. (Townhall.com)
- From the Right: Liberals’ dirty shame (1) Apr 2, 2009
Before it was screened in Washington, James Carville who played a Comstockian scold in the movie said in a speech introducing the film, Milos Forman lost his parents in the Holocaust. And then he pressed the point home: The first thing a totalitarian state goes after is pornography, and when they do, the public applauds. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
A GOV'T BOOK BAN Apr 1, 2009
In a speech introducing the film in Washington, James Carville said, "Milos Forman lost his parents in the Holocaust." And then he pressed the point home: "The first thing a totalitarian state goes after is pornography, and when they do, the public applauds. It gets worse from there.". This is the sort of statement that is so stupid it almost sounds smart. (New York Post -- Opinions)
'America’s Smartest Woman' Is Making Us Look Stupid Apr 1, 2009
Now Hillary, long considered America s smartest woman by people like Elton John and James Carville, is taking her blame game and her conditional loyalty to the world as our Secretary of State. Her debut was a meeting with the Russian foreign minister, to whom she presented what was supposed to be a reset button, making light of Obama s desire to make nice with the bad guys. (Human Events Online)
ABC Trumpets How Japanese Use Obama to Learn English Apr 1, 2009
In fact, in the '90s, James Carville and others said to the Democratic Party, look, if you ever want to win a national election again -- if you want to win Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan -- you've got to give up on this gun control stuff, and the Democratic Party has given up on gun control, with the possible exception of certain assault weapons, but even that is way off the agenda right now. BROWN: So why are we seeing this kind of thing. (MediaResearch.org)
Toomey Announces Against Specter--Almost Mar 30, 2009
Mike Folmar, One, was getting upset watching [Democratic attack dog] James Carville on television. The other was Pat Toomey s Senate race. (Human Events Online)
Auto show a buyer's delight Mar 28, 2009
With apologies to James Carville, it's the gas prices, stupid. At least that's how it seems to Cutter Ford sales representative Oben Vranesevic, who has watched with mild amusement these past few months as Hawai'i car buyers have ebbed and flowed, warmed and cooled in their efforts to weigh dream ride with practical investment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Even political parties have their poopers Mar 25, 2009
The Democrats have James Carville, Nancy Pelosi, Jesse Jackson ... I'll drop three DEMOcrat names, James Carville, Nancy Pelosi, Jesse Jackson, into my article so I can claim fairness. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Waterford home show happens today Mar 20, 2009
The man known in political circles as President Clinton's pit bull, consultant James Carville, will be interviewed by Milwaukee attorney Alan Eisenberg on "Ask Eisenberg" on Racine's WRJN, 1400 AM.. "Who better to interview Carville? I'm also known as a pit bull," said Eisenberg, who built a reputation defending murder suspects. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
On Your Mind Mar 19, 2009
The Clinton White House thought police of Rahm Emanuel, James Carville, and Paul Begala have now become the Thought Police of the Obama White House. Led by chief of staff Emanuel, the thought police have an enemies list anyone in talk radio or television who criticizes the president, big government, unprecedented spending agenda. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Rush Limbaugh Trumps the Obama Team Mar 17, 2009
When it was revealed Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and former Clintonistas Paul Begala and James Carville were talking every day about singling out Limbaugh to be the demon of the next election cycle, it exposed a major flaw in the Obama administration. Like President Clinton, Obama has never left campaign mode. (Human Events Online)
Bill Norris: Liberals are afraid of live debate Mar 17, 2009
And by the way, where was Horrigan in 2001, just moments before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, when Democratic political strategist James Carville said of President Bush, "I certainly hope he doesn't succeed". Bill Norris. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Polls Say Democrats Are Gambling By Taking on Limbaugh Mar 15, 2009
Now for a second big personality, Democratic strategist James Carville ... I would never make James Carville my target if I were trying to tear down the Democratic Party. (Townhall.com)
How to Silence Talk Radio: Tax the Industry to Death Mar 14, 2009
As we now know, the spontaneous coordinated personal attack on Rush Limbaugh was orchestrated by senior Democratic strategists Rahm Emanuel, James Carville and Paul Begala. Rush only accelerated their timetable with his politically precise statement, I hope the president fails [to kill capitalism and institute socialism]a statement that every Republican should, just as every conservative already does, agree with. (Townhall.com)
Obama’s change falling short Mar 14, 2009
dj wrote on Mar 13, 2009 6:34 PM:" Democratic Strategist James Carville said it on the morning of 9/11/2001 "I certainly hope he doesn't succeed"Of course you wouldn't have heard it on the Communist News Network or any other liberal news fest NBC . It doesn't fit their agenda. The 51 % came from a poll also reported on Fox last night. The clown is Mr Carville and of course the rest of the Democrat political hacks in the White House.They are already running for re election. But we already know... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Limbaugh must be stopped Mar 13, 2009
aufever wrote on Mar 12, 2009 2:19 PM:" Seems like the letter writer forgot to check something and that is the US Constitution which gives him the right to critize Limbaugh also gives Limbaugh the right to critize the President just as James Carville was doing on the morning of 9-11-1991 to President Bush. " ... seriously wrote on Mar 12, 2009 3:27 PM:" This letter made me so much more proud of Rush!Mr. Flores fails to mention the dozens of members of the Senate and Congress who wished for the... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
LETTER: Radio-TV dials stop before Rush's frequency Mar 13, 2009
ed miller wrote on Mar 11, 2009 8:44 PM:" More slant from the MSMfrom the web On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, just minutes before learning of the terrorist attacks on America, Democratic strategist James Carville was hoping for President Bush to fail, telling a group of Washington reporters: I certainly hope he doesnt succeed. Minutes later, as news of the terrorist attacks reached the hotel conference room where the Democrats were having breakfast with the reporters, Carville announced:... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
39 comments Mar 12, 2009
According to the website Politico, Democratic strategists Stanley Greenberg and James Carville polled Limbaugh's popularity and found it lacking among voters younger than age 40. The website contends they convinced White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to go after Limbaugh and define him as the behind-the-scenes leader of the Republican Party. (Human Events Online)
Getting ready for U2 Mar 12, 2009
The ongoing series will also feature former Vice President Al Gore, Charlie Rose interviewing James Carville and Karl Rove, and Soledad O'Brien interviewing Al Sharpton, Lisa Ling, and John Quinones. MFA's new face for filmThe MFA has a new curator for its film program. (Boston Globe)
Will Obama mirror Bush power grab? Mar 12, 2009
Michael Szedon, james carville wanted Bush to fail ... James Carville didn t need to wish for Bush to fail, Dubya did a pretty good job of that on his own. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Read the 'News Watch' transcript Mar 10, 2009
What is interesting to me about this and Peter Roth (ph), writing for the FOX Forum, asked this question, are taxpayer dollars being used when Rahm Emanuel has his according to the Politico, has his morning conference call with James Carville and Paul Begala and a couple others here and there. What are they doing on that time. (Fox News)
GOP Will Gladly Take Rush if Dems Will Claim Soros Mar 10, 2009
Former Clinton advisor Rahm Emanuel, now Obama s chief of staff, is once more cahootinizing with recycled Clinton hacks James Carville and Paul Begala. The trio is up to their old tricks again, running the White House war room as if they never left. (Human Events Online)
Attack Rush? Go Ahead, Make My Day Mar 9, 2009
Last week, Politico s Jonathan Martin reported that the attacks on the nation s top conservative talk show host were a scheme concocted by none other than James Carville, Paul Begala and Rahm there-is-opportunity-in-crisis Emanuel, the President s Chief of Staff. Their lush idea: when you can no longer defend the President s policies and the public is starting to grow weary of all the spending, bad economic news, and wondering where the change is, the change Team Obama comes up with is to, well,... (Human Events Online)
Media Out on a Limbaugh Mar 9, 2009
The Politico newspaper reports that Begala and his fellow attack dog James Carville have daily phone conversations with White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanual. It should come as little surprise, then, that theyve coordinated their words. (Townhall.com)
