Squad-backed progressives hit with ‘cold shower’ as moderates win Illinois primaries Progressive Democrats backed by members of "The Squad" faced significant setbacks in Illinois primary elections, as moderate candidates secured victories in key races. The results signal a shift in voter preferences, with mainstream Democrats gaining traction over far-left contenders. The losses raised questions about the viability of the party’s progressive wing in securing broader support. James Carville, a longtime Democratic strategist, dismissed the notion that Squad-aligned candidates were gaining momentum. He noted that only about 15% of the party identifies as progressive, and even that group rarely dominates primary outcomes. Carville cited Zohran Mamdani, the socialist mayor of New York City, who won just 50.5% of the vote in his recent race, as an example of the limited appeal of far-left platforms. The defeats came despite high-profile endorsements from progressive lawmakers. Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Palestinian American candidate running on an anti-establishment platform, received backing from Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, as well as Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Similarly, Junaid Ahmed, a tech entrepreneur advocating for Gaza self-determination and universal healthcare, earned support from Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pramila Jayapal. Robert Peters, a state senator who raised $1.1 million for his campaign focused on ending cash bail and raising the minimum wage, also lost to Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, despite endorsements from Sanders and Warren. Together, the progressive candidates raised over $5.7 million, yet their efforts failed to translate into electoral success. Anthony Driver Jr.#zohran_mamdani #james_carville #the_squad #rashida_tlaib #ilhan_omar
James Carville Unleashes Profanity-Laced Rant Against Trump, Claims He Has Trump Derangement Syndrome Democratic strategist James Carville delivered a fiery, profanity-laced critique of President Donald Trump during his "James Carville Explains..." podcast on Saturday, openly admitting to suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and expressing a desire to hate the president even more. Carville described his condition as a divine mandate, urging his audience to channel their anger toward Trump with unwavering intensity. "I got Trump Derangement Syndrome," Carville declared, using explicit language to describe his disdain. "I hate the motherf-----. And you know what? I don't want to get rid of it. I don't want to get better. I want to get worse. I want to hate him more." He went on to pray for the "righteous reign of Trump Derangement Syndrome," claiming he was "your vessel on this earth" and asking for divine guidance to amplify his hatred for Trump. Carville emphasized his commitment to the cause, stating, "I don't just have it, man. I want it. I don't want to get better. I want to get worse." He warned Trump that the country had "f---ing people" who would hate him even more if the president continued his policies, vowing that his critics would never back down. The White House responded to Carville's remarks with a pointed statement, calling him a "stone-cold loser" and accusing him of suffering from a "severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome" that had "rotted his peanut-sized brain." The statement was issued by White House spokesman Davis Ingle, who criticized Carville's rhetoric as unfounded and extreme. Carville’s comments came amid a broader political climate marked by intense polarization.#donald_trump #white_house #james_carville #trump_derangement_syndrome #davis_ingle
President Trump Does Not Like the United States: James Carville Democratic strategist James Carville has criticized President Trump’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran, arguing that the administration’s actions have harmed the GOP’s prospects ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Carville, a long-time political analyst and former advisor to Bill Clinton, claimed the Democrats were poised to win a significant victory in 2026 regardless of the war with Iran. “Before this happened, the Democrats were going to win a massive election in 2026; they’re still going to win a massive election in 2026,” he said during an interview with Cuomo. Carville expressed frustration with the administration’s lack of transparency, stating he had no clarity on the rationale behind the U.S. decision to ally with Israel in targeting Iran. “I don’t have any idea of what they’re doing. They have never told us why they’re doing this,” he remarked. He also questioned the wisdom of the administration’s goal to replace Iran’s leadership, suggesting the new leader would not necessarily be any better than the current one. “Why do you think the next person is going to be any better than the last person?” he asked, highlighting his skepticism about the strategy. The strategist’s disdain for Trump has deepened in recent months, particularly as the war with Iran has unfolded. Carville reiterated his belief that the president does not act in the nation’s interest, stating, “I genuinely believe that this man does not like the United States, that he does not pull for us, that he doesn’t act in our interest, that he doesn’t like our laws.” He further accused Trump of disliking the Constitution, U.S. allies, and favoring adversaries. “He doesn’t like the Constitution. He doesn’t like our allies.#midterm_elections #iran_war #james_carville #president_trump #democratic_party
James Carville Issues Scathing Takedown of ‘Fat F**k Trump’ Political strategist James Carville delivered a blistering critique of President Donald Trump, openly embracing the term “Trump Derangement Syndrome” to describe his intense opposition to the leader. During a recent appearance, Carville admitted to harboring deep resentment toward Trump, stating, “I got Trump Derangement Syndrome—I hate the motherf---er.” He went on to express a desire to intensify his disdain, declaring, “I don’t want to get better, I want to get worse. I want to hate him more.” Carville also invoked religious imagery, saying, “I pray to God in heaven,” to underscore his frustration. Carville’s remarks targeted Trump’s policies and actions, particularly his handling of the war in Iran. He accused the president of launching the conflict without congressional approval and criticized the appointment of “incompetent f---ing buffoons” to lead federal agencies. The strategist also condemned Trump’s military decisions, including the attack on an Iranian girls’ school, which resulted in the deaths of over 150 students and staff. “He still doesn’t know why the f--- we’re there,” Carville said, mocking Trump’s lack of clarity. He further mocked the idea that such actions would win over the Iranian population, suggesting, “That’s going to make them like us more.” The comments came amid growing public backlash against Trump’s foreign policy. Six U.S. service members were killed in retaliatory Iranian strikes, and the attacks have drawn widespread condemnation. Carville also criticized journalists who attempted to portray Trump in a more favorable light, dismissing their efforts as insincere. “The insidious claim to evil is, ‘I can only be fair,’” he said, quoting critics who claimed to seek objectivity.#congress #iran_war #donald_trump #james_carville #trump_derangement_syndrome
