History of James Carville in Timeline
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.
4 hours ago : Carville urges Democrats to pursue Trump's graft and address Qatar jet concerns.
James Carville advised Democrats to investigate Trump's potential graft and scrutinize the Qatar jet issue. He emphasized focusing on corruption allegations to hold Trump accountable and maintain ethical standards.
October 25, 1944: Birth of James Carville
On October 25, 1944, Chester James Carville Jr., was born. He is an American political consultant, author, and occasional actor.
1962: Graduation from Ascension Catholic High School
In 1962, James Carville graduated from Ascension Catholic High School in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
1962: Attended Louisiana State University
In 1962, James Carville started attending Louisiana State University (LSU).
1966: Enlistment in the United States Marine Corps
In 1966, James Carville enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
1966: Expelled from LSU
In 1966, James Carville was expelled from Louisiana State University (LSU) after accumulating 56 hours' worth of Fs.
1968: End of Marine Corps Enlistment
In 1968, James Carville completed his two-year enlistment in the United States Marine Corps, having attained the rank of corporal. He was stationed stateside at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California.
1969: Santos Undergraduate Studies at University of Kansas
In 1969, Juan Manuel Santos began his undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas.
1970: Earned Bachelor of Science Degree
In 1970, James Carville earned his Bachelor of Science degree in general studies from LSU at night.
1972: Distributed "Hate Sheets" for Ossie Bluege Brown
During Ossie Bluege Brown's 1972 campaign for district attorney of East Baton Rouge Parish, James Carville distributed "hate sheets" with negative literature on a political opponent on Brown's behalf.
1973: Earned Juris Doctor Degree
In 1973, James Carville earned his Juris Doctor degree from LSU.
1973: Santos graduates from the University of Kansas
In 1973, Juan Manuel Santos graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in economics and business.
1975: Coup in Honduras
In 1975, General Juan Alberto Melgar Castro seized power in a coup, removing then president Oswaldo López Arellano.
1977: Ghani Master's Degree
In 1977, Ashraf Ghani earned his master's degree from Columbia University.
1978: Harper's son shot and killed
In 1978, John Harper's son was shot and killed by Franklin County, Ohio, police during a pharmacy robbery.
1979: Left McKernnan, Beychok, Screen and Pierson
In 1979, James Carville ended his employment as an attorney at McKernnan, Beychok, Screen and Pierson, a Baton Rouge law firm.
1981: Santos Earns Master's Degrees and Fulbright Fellowship
In 1981, Juan Manuel Santos returned to the U.S. as Fulbright visiting fellow at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and also earned a master's degree from Harvard Kennedy School.
June 1984: Gramm's Prayer Breakfast
In June 1984, Phil Gramm held a prayer breakfast and insisted on "having people who believe in Christianity in charge of government," which Carville counter-punched as antisemitic during Doggett's campaign.
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.
September 25, 1987: Carville's Imploration on "Your Government"
On September 25, 1987, James Carville appeared on WLEX-TV's "Your Government" and implored reporters to look into the background of Wilkinson's opponent John Harper's family, noting "there might be problems with some of Harper's children."
1988: Santos Lectures as Nieman Fellow at Harvard University
In 1988, Juan Manuel Santos lectured as a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University.
August 1990: Miller won the runoff
In August 1990, Zell Miller won the nominating contest in the runoff against Young.
November 1990: Miller defeated Johnny Isakson
In November 1990, Zell Miller defeated Johnny Isakson in the general election.
April 1991: Wofford Senate seat
In April 1991, after the death of Senator John Heinz, James Carville suggested Governor Casey offer the Senate seat to Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca, who declined, before Casey appointed Harris Wofford.
June 1992: Criticism of Sister Souljah
In June 1992, James Carville orchestrated Bill Clinton's criticism of hip hop artist Sister Souljah at the Rainbow Coalition's "Rebuild America" conference in Washington, D.C., opening up a public war between Clinton and Jesse Jackson.
1992: Early Public Recognition
By 1992, James Carville's emergence as a prominent campaign consultant marked a shift in public perception, as campaign consultants were gaining recognition beyond a niche audience.
1992: Client Bill Clinton
In 1992, Bill Clinton was James Carville's client.
1992: Clinton's Win Against Bush
In 1992, James Carville helped lead Bill Clinton to a win against George H. W. Bush in the presidential election.
1992: Flowers' Allegations
In 1992, James Carville sought to shield Bill Clinton from Gennifer Flowers' allegations of an extramarital affair, alleging that a supermarket tabloid paid Flowers $175,000 for her story.
1992: Matalin Works for Bush
In 1992, Mary Matalin worked for Republican George H. W. Bush on his presidential reelection campaign.
1992: National Attention
In 1992, Wofford's surprise victory helped earn Carville national attention, with the Democratic Party hoping that he could now help the party win the White House.
1992: Miller Keynote Speaker at DNC
In 1992, Zell Miller was a keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention.
1992: Consulted for Richard Katz
In late 1992, James Carville consulted for San Fernando Valley state assemblyman Richard Katz in his run for the open 1993 Los Angeles mayoral election.
October 1993: Marriage to Mary Matalin
In October 1993, James Carville married political consultant Mary Matalin in New Orleans. They have two daughters together.
1993: Campaign District Manager of the Year
In 1993, James Carville was honored as Campaign District Manager of the Year by the American Association of Political Consultants for his work.
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.
1994: Democrats Gain Control of Congress
Democrats won control of both houses of Congress for the first time since the 1994 election.
1994: Consulted for Fernando Henrique Cardoso
In 1994, James Carville consulted for Fernando Henrique Cardoso in his successful campaign for the Brazilian presidency.
1994: Newsweek feature about Carville
In 1994, Newsweek published a feature in which Carville described himself as "something less than an attentive scholar" during his time at LSU.
November 1997: Flores Faced Melgar
In November 1997, Carlos Flores faced Nora Gúnera de Melgar in the general election.
1997: Consulted for Carlos Flores Facussé
In 1997, James Carville consulted for Carlos Flores Facussé in his presidential campaign in Honduras.
1997: Remarks on Paula Jones lawsuit
In 1997, in response to Paula Jones' civil lawsuit against Bill Clinton, James Carville made a controversial remark about trailer parks.
January 1998: Introduction to Duhalde
In January 1998, James Carville was introduced to Eduardo Duhalde by James Cheek.
1998: Helped elect Jamil Mahuad Witt
In 1998, James Carville helped to craft a successful strategy to elect Jamil Mahuad Witt as President of Ecuador.
1998: Advised Ernesto Pérez Balladares
In 1998, James Carville was retained by the Democratic Revolutionary Party in Panama to help re-elect then term-limited President Ernesto Pérez Balladares.
1998: Consulted for Ehud Barak
In late 1998, James Carville, along with colleagues Bob Shrum and Stanley Greenberg, consulted for Labor Party candidate Ehud Barak to help him prepare for the 1999 prime ministerial election.
May 1999: Remarks on Duhalde
In May 1999, James Carville remarked that James Cheek introduced him to Eduardo Duhalde in January 1998.
October 1999: Duhalde lost election
In the October 1999 general election, Eduardo Duhalde lost to Fernando de la Rúa.
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.
1999: Refusal to comment on work abroad
In 1999, James Carville told a Los Angeles Times reporter that he would not comment on any work he does outside the U.S.
1999: Consulted for Ehud Barak
In early 1999, James Carville, along with colleagues Bob Shrum and Stanley Greenberg, consulted for Labor Party candidate Ehud Barak to help him prepare for the 1999 prime ministerial election.
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.
2000: Sponsorships with Playboy and Captain Morgan
In 2000, through CLS, James Carville had sponsorships with Playboy media and Captain Morgan rum. This included a trip to Hugh Hefner's Playboy mansion.
December 2001: De la Rúa resigned
In December 2001, Fernando de la Rúa resigned during the riots, and Adolfo Rodríguez Saá was appointed president.
2001: Special prime ministerial election
In 2001, Ehud Barak called a special prime ministerial election.
2001: Consulted for Tony Blair
In 2001, James Carville worked on the election campaign of Tony Blair, then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
January 2002: Duhalde Appointed President of Argentina
In January 2002, Eduardo Duhalde was appointed as president of Argentina by Congress.
April 2002: Unsuccessful coup attempt
In April 2002, there was an unsuccessful coup attempt in Venezuela.
August 2002: Sanchez de Lozada came to power
In August 2002, Gonzalo "Goni" Sánchez de Lozada came to power in a coalition government.
2002: Met with Arab women political leaders
In 2002, James Carville and his wife, Mary Matalin, met with a group of 55 Arab women political leaders on behalf of the U.S. State Department during the 2002 United States midterm elections.
2002: Co-hosting CNN's Crossfire
In 2002, James Carville began co-hosting CNN's Crossfire along with Paul Begala.
2002: Strategized for Gonzalo "Goni" Sánchez de Lozada
In 2002, James Carville strategized in Bolivia on behalf of Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (MNR) party presidential candidate Gonzalo "Goni" Sánchez de Lozada through his firm Greenberg Carville Shrum (GCS).
May 2003: End of presidency for Duhalde
In May 2003, Eduardo Duhalde's term as president of Argentina ended.
October 2003: Lozada resigned
In October 2003, Gonzalo Lozada resigned and fled to exile in the United States following the 2003 Bolivian Gas Conflict.
2003: Advisor to Venezuelan business interests
In early 2003, James Carville worked in Venezuela as an advisor to Venezuelan business interests that had previously led an economically devastating strike in the spring of 2002.
September 2004: Informal Adviser to John Kerry's Presidential Campaign
In September 2004, James Carville became an informal advisor to John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign after conversations with Bill Clinton.
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: Miller Keynote Speaker at RNC
In 2004, Zell Miller was a keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention.
2004: Federal court dismisses lawsuit
In 2004, a federal district court dismissed Gennifer Flowers' defamation case against James Carville and others.
2004: Speeches and Public Persona
In 2004, it was noted that James Carville was making over 100 speeches annually, addressing diverse audiences such as business groups, colleges, universities, and Democratic Party fundraising events. He was represented exclusively by the Washington Speakers Bureau, charging $20,500 per hour plus expenses.
2005: Teaching at Northern Virginia Community College
In 2005, James Carville taught a semester of "Topics in American Politics" at Northern Virginia Community College, inviting guests such as Al Hunt and George Stephanopoulos.
2005: Our Brand is Crisis Documentary
In 2005, James Carville's work for Lozada in Bolivia was portrayed in the 2005 documentary film Our Brand Is Crisis.
September 2006: Interview regarding Chávez
In a September 2006 interview, James Carville remarked that he would be very reluctant to call Hugo Chávez a democrat.
November 15, 2006: Carville Blasts Howard Dean's Leadership
On November 15, 2006, following the Democratic victory in the midterm elections, James Carville criticized Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean's leadership.
November 2006: Carville Proposes Truce
In late November 2006, James Carville proposed a truce after criticizing Howard Dean's leadership.
2006: Santos Appointed Colombia's Minister of Defence
In 2006, Alvaro Uribe, then President of Colombia, appointed Juan Manuel Santos as Colombia's Minister of Defence. Santos oversaw the military during a period that included military action against the FARC.
2006: Hosting Sports Radio Show on XM Satellite Radio
In 2006, James Carville became a host on a sports radio show, 60/20 Sports, on XM Satellite Radio, with Luke Russert.
2006: Executive Producer of "All the King's Men"
In 2006, James Carville was the executive producer of the film "All the King's Men", starring Sean Penn and Anthony Hopkins.
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.
2007: Advisor for Scioli's Gubernatorial Campaign
In 2007, Carville advised Daniel Scioli's campaign for governor of Buenos Aires.
2007: Carville Declares Obama Most Likely to Implode
In 2007, James Carville declared that Barack Obama was the Democratic candidate "most likely to explode or implode."
March 22, 2008: Carville Compares Bill Richardson to Judas Iscariot
On March 22, 2008, James Carville compared New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who had endorsed Barack Obama, to Judas Iscariot, calling it "an act of betrayal."
May 13, 2008: Carville Acknowledges Obama Likely to be Nominee
On May 13, 2008, James Carville remarked that Obama would likely be the nominee, marking a shift from his previous optimistic comments about Hillary Clinton's campaign.
May 2008: Carville Remarks on Hillary Clinton's Toughness
In May 2008, James Carville remarked that Hillary Clinton was a tougher candidate, insinuating that Hillary Clinton was a tougher candidate.
2008: Advising Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
In 2008, James Carville advised Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign.
2008: Relocation to New Orleans
In 2008, James Carville and Mary Matalin relocated their family from Virginia to New Orleans.
2008: Morris Speculates Carville Infiltration of Kerry Campaign
In 2008, political consultant Dick Morris speculated that Carville infiltrated Kerry's campaign as a way to engineer his defeat and clear a path for Hillary Clinton to run in 2008.
March 4, 2009: Architect of Strategy to Cast Rush Limbaugh as Face of Republican Party
On March 4, 2009, it was reported that James Carville, along with Paul Begala and Rahm Emanuel, were architects of the Democratic Party's strategy to cast Rush Limbaugh as the face of the Republican Party.
July 2009: Hired as campaign advisor
In July 2009, Ashraf Ghani hired James Carville as a campaign advisor.
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.
2009: Comments on working campaigns abroad
In 2009, James Carville explained that he viewed working campaigns abroad as more commercially lucrative, and with less reputational risk than campaigns in the United States.
June 20, 2010: Santos Elected as President of Colombia
On June 20, 2010, Juan Manuel Santos was elected as President of Colombia after two rounds of voting.
2010: Secret Discussions toward a Peace Treaty
For several months in 2010, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participated in secret discussions with Syria toward a peace treaty based on a full Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights.
2010: Senior Advisor for Juan Manuel Santos' Presidential Campaign
In 2010, James Carville worked as a senior advisor for Juan Manuel Santos' presidential campaign in Colombia.
2010: Carville Criticizes Obama's Political Style
On November 18th, 2010, James Carville criticized Barack Obama's political style.
2011: Advisor for Scioli's Gubernatorial Campaign
In 2011, Carville advised Daniel Scioli's campaign for governor of Buenos Aires.
2011: Adviser for Palantir Technologies
In 2011, James Carville was retained by Palantir Technologies as a paid adviser and helped facilitate Palantir's collaboration with the New Orleans Police Department.
2012: Article in Foreign Affairs
In 2012, James Carville described in an article for Foreign Affairs one of his earliest political jobs distributing "hate sheets".
November 2013: Carville Comments on Obama's Approval Poll Numbers
In November 2013, James Carville commented on President Barack Obama's declining approval poll numbers, making a controversial statement.
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.
2015: Our Brand is Crisis Film
In 2015, the narrative form film Our Brand is Crisis was inspired by the 2005 documentary film Our Brand Is Crisis, portraying James Carville's work for Lozada in Bolivia.
2017: Santos Acknowledges Illegal Campaign Payments
In 2017, Juan Manuel Santos acknowledged that his 2010 campaign received illegal payments from the Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht.
January 2018: Joining Faculty at Louisiana State University
In January 2018, James Carville joined the faculty of Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication.
October 2018: Response to Graham's reference to "trailer park" comment
In October 2018, James Carville responded to Lindsey Graham referencing his "trailer park" comment during the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, stating it was a joke and he was complimented by its use.
October 21, 2018: Participation in Politicon in Los Angeles
On October 21, 2018, James Carville participated with Tucker Carlson at the 2018 Politicon in Los Angeles in "A conversation with Eddie Izzard".
2019: Launch of Podcast
In 2019, James Carville and Al Hunt launched a podcast.
2019: Consulting for Mark Halperin's Book
In 2019, James Carville consulted with Mark Halperin for his book, "How to Beat Trump: America's Top Political Strategists on What It Will Take."
January 2020: Endorsement of Michael Bennet's Presidential Campaign
In January 2020, James Carville endorsed Colorado Senator Michael Bennet's campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
February 2020: Criticism of Bernie Sanders
During media appearances in February 2020, James Carville voiced his disapproval of Bernie Sanders' rise in the polls, labeling Sanders a "communist" and his supporters a "cult." He cautioned about the potential "end of days" if Sanders were to secure the Democratic nomination. Carville also spoke against progressive Democratic policies like student loan debt forgiveness and allowing "people voting from jail cells," as well as opposing the ban on hydraulic fracking for shale gas.
February 2020: Suggestion to Jettison Democratic Primaries
In February 2020, James Carville suggested that the Democratic Party should jettison the presidential primaries and caucuses. He proposed that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should select the Democratic Party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates, and suggested Mitt Romney should resign from the Senate and run the Democratic convention. Carville also mentioned he might write in Nancy Pelosi's name when he votes in Louisiana.
November 2020: Presidential Election Prediction
In November 2020, James Carville predicted that the result of the presidential election would be known by 10 p.m. on election day. However, it took the Associated Press an additional four days to declare the winner, leading Politico to include Carville's prediction in a list of "the most audacious, confident and spectacularly incorrect prognostications about the year".
May 2021: Sale of New Orleans House
In May 2021, James Carville sold his house in Uptown New Orleans and temporarily relocated to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. He later moved back into New Orleans in June of 2021, but continues to own his house in Bay St. Louis.
2022: Leading the "Penn Progress" Super Pac
In 2022, James Carville led the "Penn Progress" Super Pac, which spent all of its funds supporting Rep. Conor Lamb's bid for the U.S. Senate seat after Pat Toomey's retirement. Lamb collaborated closely with Carville's SuperPac, participating in donor calls arranged by Carville.
June 27, 2024: Calls for Biden to End Re-election Bid
Following U.S. President Joe Biden's poor performance during the June 27, 2024, debate, James Carville was among those who called for Biden to end his bid for re-election. He stated in an interview on July 1, "The country wants something new. Let them have it."
October 11, 2024: Theatrical Release of Carville Documentary
On October 11, 2024, the biographical documentary film "Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid!" received a theatrical release, after debuting at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival. The documentary includes the 18 month period when he persuaded Biden to end his re-election. Carville’s position was later vindicated, following Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.
2024: Comments on Democrats' Political Culture
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, James Carville argued in an interview with Maureen Dowd that the Democrats' political culture had become "too dominated by preachy females," which he claimed contributed to Democrats' decreasing support among black male voters.
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