James Carville
Chester James Carville Jr. (born October 25, 1944) is an American political consultant, author, and occasional actor who has strategized for candidates for public office in the United States and in at least 23 nations abroad. A Democrat, he is a pundit in U.S. elections who appears frequently on cable news programs, podcasts, and public speeches.
James Carville | |
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Carville in 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chester James Carville Jr. October 25, 1944 Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Matalin (m. 1993) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Education | Louisiana State University (BS, JD) |
| Alma mater | Ascension Catholic High School |
| Nickname | Ragin’ Cajun |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1966–1968 |
| Rank | Corporal |
Nicknamed the "Ragin' Cajun", Carville gained national attention for his work as a lead strategist in Bill Clinton's winning 1992 Presidential campaign. Carville also had a principal role crafting strategy for three unsuccessful Democratic Party presidential contenders, including Massachusetts Senator John Kerry in 2004, New York Senator Hillary Clinton in 2008, and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet's campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 2020.