Carville is known as no friend to the GOP. But now he’s got some choice words for the Left.
And he betrayed Democrats after they committed this despicable act.
Democrats’ Neglect of Working-Class Voters Fuels Trump’s Rise
James Carville, a seasoned Democratic strategist, admitted on the June 19, Politics War Room podcast that Democrats have alienated white working-class voters, contributing to their shift toward President Donald Trump.
Responding to a listener’s call to crush MAGA supporters at the polls, Carville rejected the urge to gloat, emphasizing, “We’re trying to do one thing, win elections.”
He acknowledged the party’s failure, stating, “Democrats acted like these people didn’t exist … working-class non-college whites were not part of our too-cool-for-school group.”
This betrayal, he argued, drove voters to Trump’s America First movement, which resonates by offering an explanation for their struggles. Trump’s successes, like zero illegal immigrant releases in May 2025, per the New York Post, and a 1.7% blue-collar wage increase, per June Treasury data, highlight Democrats’ disconnect as they cling to divisive identity politics.
Carville’s Sympathy Clashes with Party Elitism
Carville expressed “an iota of sympathy” for working-class whites whose lives “hadn’t turned out right,” suggesting Democrats should say, “We betrayed you somewhat, and we now have learned our lesson.”
Yet, he criticized the party’s elitist stance, noting “real high-end people” dismissed these voters.
This echoes the 2024 election, where Trump won 53% of the popular vote, including gains among white working-class men, per CNN exit polls.
Democrats’ focus on far-left policies, like those criticized by Carville, alienated voters who felt ignored, as seen in their weak 2024 turnout, per AP analysis.
Meanwhile, Trump’s policies, including a 95% drop in border “gotaways” per CBP in February, addressed voter concerns, exposing Democrats’ failure to compete on practical issues like jobs and security.
Democrats’ Path Forward Blocked by Denial
Carville’s call for reconciliation rings hollow against Democrats’ ongoing turmoil, with DNC chair Ken Martin facing resignations and fundraising woes, dropping from $22.1 million to under $18 million by April 2025, per The New York Times.
Carville’s warning that insulting voters as “godd–n stupid” won’t win elections highlights the party’s struggle to pivot.
Their refusal to engage working-class concerns, unlike Trump’s direct appeal through tax cuts and manufacturing incentives, per a June Fox Business report, keeps them on the defensive.
