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Carville: Democrats Misjudge Young Voter Sentiment, Risk Support

12/13/2025

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James Carville, a veteran Democratic strategist, warned on a podcast that the Democratic Party misjudges young voters, risking support.
He noted perceptions have shifted, with many young men who previously supported Trump disillusioned.
Carville criticized the media for assuming Republican gains among young voters are permanent.
Focus group expert John Della Volpe said young people are not inherently liberal and may change beliefs based on circumstances, noting Democratic Party is 'weak'.

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James Carville, a veteran Democratic strategist, warned on a podcast that the Democratic Party misjudges young voters, risking support.
He noted perceptions have shifted, with many young men who previously supported Trump disillusioned.
Carville criticized the media for assuming Republican gains among young voters are permanent.
Focus group expert John Della Volpe said young people are not inherently liberal and may change beliefs based on circumstances, noting Democratic Party is 'weak'.