Democratic strategist James Carville has called on Democrats to take advantage of their next victory in unprecedented ways, using it to entrench their power and ‘save’ American democracy. In an interview with a major political outlet, Carville emphasized the importance of leveraging the Democratic majority to advance key legislative priorities. One of the primary focuses is the push for Puerto Rico’s statehood, which Carville views as a critical step in ensuring equal representation for all American citizens.
Carville also highlighted the need to expand the Supreme Court as part of the Democratic agenda. He argued that the current Court’s conservative majority has been a threat to democratic norms and that increasing its size would help restore balance. The strategist’s comments come amid growing discussions about the potential for major judicial reforms in the coming legislative session. While some Republicans have criticized these proposals as partisan, Carville insisted that they are necessary for the long-term health of the nation’s democracy.
The call to action comes in the wake of recent electoral successes for the Democratic Party, which Carville believes should be used as a platform for transformative change. By focusing on statehood and judicial expansion, he suggests Democrats can solidify their position and address longstanding issues of representation and judicial oversight. These proposals have sparked debates within the party and among political analysts, with some questioning the feasibility and implications of such significant reforms.