James Carville Reflects on Kamala Harris' 2024 Loss and Her Future Prospects
The Democratic strategist critiques Harris' campaign missteps and speculates on her potential 2028 presidential bid.
- James Carville admitted he was wrong in predicting Kamala Harris would win the 2024 presidential election, citing her inability to give voters a compelling reason to support her.
- Donald Trump defeated Harris in the 2024 election, winning the popular vote by 1.5 points and securing 312 electoral votes.
- Carville highlighted Harris' response on 'The View' as a major campaign misstep, where she failed to differentiate herself from President Joe Biden's administration.
- The strategist criticized the Democratic Party's decision not to hold an open primary after Biden's withdrawal, suggesting it hindered the party's chances of fielding a stronger candidate.
- Harris is generating early buzz for a potential 2028 presidential run, with polls showing her leading potential Democratic rivals, though Carville emphasized she would need significant improvement as a candidate.