Carville Slams Democrats: Party Faces 'Civil War' Amid Deep Divisions

Democratic strategist James Carville has sounded the alarm on the deepening divisions within the Democratic Party, painting a stark picture of a party in disarray. In a scathing critique, he described the party as constipated, leaderless, and confused, warning that it is barreling toward what he calls a 'civilized civil war.' This isn’t just a spat over policy—it’s a full-blown identity crisis.

Carville highlighted the recent primary win of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a flashpoint. Mamdani’s victory, with his bold economic proposals like government-run grocery stores and heavy taxes on the wealthy, underscores a growing rift. It’s not just about ideas; it’s generational and ideological. Younger, progressive voices are clashing with seasoned skeptics who doubt these sweeping changes can be delivered. Meanwhile, issues like Israel-Palestine policy and healthcare reform further fracture the coalition.

Turning his focus to national policy, Carville didn’t hold back on recent Republican-led legislation under President Trump. He urged Democrats to unite in demanding the repeal of cuts to Medicaid, which now impose strict work requirements on able-bodied adults. He also criticized a massive $1 trillion military spending hike and slashes to student loan protections and SNAP benefits. For Carville, these issues could be the unifying battle cry Democrats desperately need.

As the midterms loom, Carville sees a fleeting window for Democrats to rally around opposition to these policies, even as internal factions—sparked as far back as the 2016 primaries—threaten to ignite. Whether it’s progressive firebrands or centrist pragmatists, he argues there’s common ground in resistance. The question is, can Democrats seize it before they tear themselves apart?