Challenges in the Life of James Carville in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of James Carville. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

James Carville is an American Democratic political consultant and pundit. He is known for his frequent appearances on cable news programs, podcasts, and public speeches, where he provides commentary and analysis on U.S. elections and political events.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1966: Expelled from LSU

In 1966, James Carville was expelled from Louisiana State University (LSU) after accumulating 56 hours' worth of Fs.

November 1984: Out of Work After Doggett's Defeat

In November 1984, after Lloyd Doggett's defeat in the election, James Carville found himself out of work, scared, and without health insurance or money at 40 years old.

1993: Mayoral Election

In 1993, Richard Katz lost the Los Angeles Mayoral election, with James Carville as a consultant, Katz did not advance to the general election.

1999: Flowers brought a civil suit against Carville

In 1999, Gennifer Flowers brought a civil suit against James Carville.

1999: Defamation lawsuit by Gennifer Flowers

In 1999, Gennifer Flowers sued James Carville and George Stephanopoulos for defamation of character.

January 2000: Mahuad forced from office

In January 2000, Jamil Mahuad was forced from office in a military coup following demonstrations by Ecuadorians.

2000: Hillary Clinton named as defendant in lawsuit

In 2000, Gennifer Flowers added Hillary Clinton as a defendant in her defamation suit against James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.

December 2001: De la Rúa resigned

In December 2001, Fernando de la Rúa resigned during the riots, and Adolfo Rodríguez Saá was appointed president.

October 2004: External Events Blamed for Kerry's Loss

In October 2004, after Kerry's loss, Carville and colleagues sought to place blame on external events, including media coverage of the Iraq War and the Osama bin Laden video.

2004: Federal court dismisses lawsuit

In 2004, a federal district court dismissed Gennifer Flowers' defamation case against James Carville and others.

2006: Dismissal of lawsuit affirmed

In 2006, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed the lower court's dismissal of Gennifer Flowers' defamation case against James Carville and others.

2009: Advising Ghani in Afghan Presidential Election

In 2009, James Carville advised Ashraf Ghani in the Afghan presidential election. Carville aimed to prevent Hamid Karzai from securing a majority, pushing for a second round. Ghani received 2.94% of the vote, and Karzai became president after a cancelled run-off election.

2014: Mahuad convicted of embezzlement

In 2014, an Ecuadorian court convicted Jamil Mahuad, in absentia, of embezzlement during his time in office.

November 2015: Scioli Defeated in Presidential Runoff

In November 2015, Daniel Scioli, for whom Carville consulted, was defeated in a runoff election for the Argentinian presidency. The election featured allegations of vote-buying.