“If a statesman is one who looks to the next generation and a politician one who looks to the next election, a political consultant must be one who looks to the next tracking poll.”

American political consultant, author, and television pundit

James Carville is an American political consultant, author, and television pundit. He is known for helping shape campaigns for Democratic candidates in the United States and for advising politicians in more than 20 countries. He has also become a familiar media commentator, appearing often on cable news and talk shows to discuss U.S. politics. His work sits at the intersection of campaign strategy, writing, and broadcast analysis.