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Carville Slams Democrats’ Socialists, Backs Promise To America

8/21/2026

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James Carville, veteran Democratic strategist, condemned Democratic socialists in a video news conference.
Carville urged socialist activists to drop the word “Democrat” from their name.
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Adam Gray (D-Calif.) launched the Promise To America principles.
Promise To America promotes capitalism, safety, fiscal responsibility, effective government, common purpose, and patriotism.
Carville claimed roughly 80% of Democrats support the Promise To America agenda, though only ten House Democrats have signed pledge.

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James Carville, veteran Democratic strategist, condemned Democratic socialists in a video news conference.
Carville urged socialist activists to drop the word “Democrat” from their name.
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Adam Gray (D-Calif.) launched the Promise To America principles.
Promise To America promotes capitalism, safety, fiscal responsibility, effective government, common purpose, and patriotism.
Carville claimed roughly 80% of Democrats support the Promise To America agenda, though only ten House Democrats have signed pledge.