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James Carville with Madeleine Brand: Campaign Season is Here: James Carville Unfiltered

June 18, 2026 • Jews United for Democracy and Community Advocates, Inc. • Season 5 • Episode 21

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Veteran Democratic strategist and political commentator James Carville joins Madeleine Brand for a wide-ranging discussion on the 2026 midterm elections, the future of the Democratic Party, and the political landscape leading into the 2028 presidential race.

Drawing on decades of campaign experience, Carville shares his candid assessment of key Senate and gubernatorial races, Democratic messaging, voter turnout, coalition-building, and the party's next generation of leaders. He also weighs in on the lessons of the 2024 election, the role of identity politics, and why winning elections remains the Democratic Party's most important objective.

Topics include:
• The 2026 midterm elections and Senate battleground map
• California's governor's race and national political trends
• Democratic messaging and coalition-building
• Potential Democratic presidential contenders for 2028
• Lessons from the 2024 election and the Biden-Harris campaign
• Voter turnout, election integrity, and the SAVE Act
• Identity politics, populism, and the future direction of the Democratic Party
• Why concise messaging and coalition politics still win elections