Democratic strategist James Carville recently delivered some harsh news and a reality check to the Congressional group known as “The Squad” during an interview, essentially asserting that their left-leaning ‘wokeness’ will not aid the party in winning elections.

This informal coalition includes Democratic Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley, and Ilhan Omar, although it was once larger. Former Representatives Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush were defeated by fellow Democrats in the 2024 election, underscoring the point Carville was making.

In an interview with Joanna Coles from The Daily Beast, Carville criticized AOC and Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, which has attracted significant crowds nationwide, labeling it as “counterproductive.” He argued that it reinforces the perception of the Democratic Party as “old,” “coastal,” and “urban.”
“I have a brilliant idea,” he remarked sarcastically. “Let’s send an 83-year-old and a congresswoman from Queens out into the country.”