“Some of these people think the universe is five thousand years old, and they say it with a straight face. If somebody had an explanation saying why they thought the earth was five thousand years old, there's only two possible explanations: you're really stupid, or you're really cynical and trying to get really stupid people's votes.”

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.