Democratic strategist James Carville has issued a scathing critique of his own party, accusing Democrats of championing policies that are out of touch with the everyday concerns of American citizens.
Carville's remarks were made during the "outrage of the week" segment on his "Politics War Room" podcast, where he expressed his discontent with certain initiatives being pushed by New York Democrats and the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
According to the Daily Caller, Carville took aim at New York Democrats for advocating pet bereavement leave, as well as the DNC's gender rules, which were discussed at its recent Winter Meeting. "For my outrage, these are two things that Democrats have done that are so unmoored to what anyone in the country thinks or feels like. Its almost impossible," Carville stated.
He criticized the proposal for pet bereavement leave, saying, "Okay, so in other words, if your cat dies, you get three days of paid leave. Does anyone even know, like in rural America, like where I grew up, how many dead animals?"
Carville further illustrated his point by referencing the agrarian lifestyle, noting, "In the entire history of the United States, let me tell you something a sentence that has never, ever, ever been uttered: Well, Martha, Fido died, so I cant bale a hay today. I mean, come on." He emphasized the disconnect between urban policy proposals and rural realities, adding, "Life and death on a farm is something that happens every six hours. I mean, my God."
The proposal in question was introduced by Democratic New York City council members in October, aiming to allow New Yorkers to use their sick time for pet care. Meanwhile, at the DNC meeting, outgoing chair Jaime Harrison appeared to struggle with explaining the party's gender inclusivity policies. The rules require that "in order to be gender-balanced," the party must elect "one male, one female, and one person of any gender" for the vice chair position.
Carville read from an article in The Atlantic, which described Harrison's attempt to clarify the rules: "The rules specify that when we have a gender-nonbinary candidate or officer, the nonbinary individual is counted as neither male nor female, and the remaining six officers must be gender balanced."
Carville's reaction was one of disbelief, as he remarked, "Did I just read this? Of course I did. And do you believe this? Of course you do. Because thats the level of jackassery that now, does any Democratic candidate? No. I dont even know if [newly elected DNC Chair] Ken Martin himself actually [believes it]. But they do it."
Carville's comments underscore a broader concern among some Democrats that the party's focus on progressive policies may alienate voters who prioritize more traditional issues. His critique highlights the tension between urban and rural perspectives within the party, as well as the challenge of balancing progressive ideals with the practical realities faced by many Americans.
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