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You know there's nothing a Hill Democrat would rather do than criticize another Democrat. It is their favorite activity. Then they can read about how honorable they are in an Op-Ed piece, how bipartisan.

James Carville

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James Carville
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: October 25
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When the facts change, you change your mind. I know that is a hard concept for people to get sometimes.
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