Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville openly criticized the far-left faction within his party during a video news conference. He expressed frustration with those he views as not genuinely Democratic, saying, “I wish they’d take the word Democrat out of their name. If you hate the Democratic Party so much, then don’t use our name.”
Carville’s remarks came as part of a media event promoting the ‘Promise To America,’ a set of principles backed by moderate House lawmakers like Reps. Tom Suozzi from New York and Adam Gray from California. This initiative emphasizes values such as capitalism, safety, fiscal responsibility, effective governance, common purpose, and patriotism.
The Promise To America aims to differentiate moderate Democrats from the growing socialist influence within the party.
This internal division has become a focal point in campaigns, with Republicans suggesting that if Democrats gain power in the upcoming midterm elections, they will push for a far-left agenda contrary to most Americans’ preferences.
Carville stressed, “It’s just common sense. People forget what matters in politics. Actions that are popular and helpful can benefit the country. Everyone wants lower crime rates, but we must reiterate it.” He believes most Democrats, around 80%, support the values of the ‘Promise To America,’ yet only a few House Democrats have signed onto the pledge.
Of the many Democrats running for the House, only a handful are signatories. Suozzi explained the current approach, stating, “We only want 10 members of Congress because we don’t want it focused solely on Washington. We’re reaching out to state and local officials.”
Despite the limited number of signatories, both Suozzi and Gray dismissed claims of insufficient support from senior party leaders. Suozzi mentioned, “Leadership has been supportive. They have many concerns, balancing various national issues.”
Gray echoed this sentiment, pointing out that nationalizing politics oversimplifies diverse interests across districts. He argued that such representation claims are distractions and misrepresentative of local dynamics.
This narrative is covered by Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, focusing on the activities of the House of Representatives.