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James Carville Slams DNC's Focus on 'Wokeness'

8/29/2025

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James Carville criticized the DNC for beginning its Minneapolis meeting with a "land acknowledgment," arguing it distracts from electoral success.
He stated that the DNC should prioritize winning elections over addressing historical injustices.
Carville's remarks highlight internal tensions within the Democratic Party concerning "wokeness" and election strategies.
A similar acknowledgment was also present at the DNC's upcoming convention in Chicago.

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James Carville criticized the DNC for beginning its Minneapolis meeting with a "land acknowledgment," arguing it distracts from electoral success.
He stated that the DNC should prioritize winning elections over addressing historical injustices.
Carville's remarks highlight internal tensions within the Democratic Party concerning "wokeness" and election strategies.
A similar acknowledgment was also present at the DNC's upcoming convention in Chicago.