James Carville warns of potential Democratic Party uprising

Democratic strategist James Carville warned of a potential uprising within the Democratic Party if current leadership does not deliver results soon. He expressed his frustration during an interview, noting that the party faces low approval ratings and criticism of its leaders, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Carville emphasized that the main goal of a political party is to win elections. He voiced his anger over the Democrats' loss to former President Donald Trump in the previous November election. He pointed out that upcoming elections, such as the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the Virginia gubernatorial election, present opportunities for the party to regain trust. Carville acknowledged Schumer's decision to support a Republican-backed government funding bill to avoid a shutdown. He believes both Schumer and Jeffries have a plan to improve the party's standing, but he warned that if this plan does not show results in the next few months, discontent could grow within the party. Schumer stated that his focus is on diminishing Trump's popularity. He argued that Trump is harming the middle class to benefit the wealthy through tax cuts. Carville recently met with Jeffries and felt optimistic about their agenda. Despite challenges, he believes a good plan is developing within the party, though he admits they lack the power to enact significant change right now.