“Sometimes the right thing gets done for the wrong reason and sometimes, unfortunately, the wrong thing gets done for the right reason.”

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.