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Oct 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Carville says he prefers GOP keep House to DSA influence
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Democratic strategist James Carville said he would rather Republicans retain control of the House by five seats than Democrats win by five and become “hostage” to the Democratic Socialists of America.
WHO: James Carville
WHAT: Carville said he would prefer Republicans to keep the House by five seats rather than Democrats win by five and become beholden to the DSA.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Carville said he prefers a Republican House majority because he believes a narrow Democratic victory could leave the party beholden to the DSA.
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