Source: Fox News
Summary
James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid” during Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, now says he detests the phrase due to allegations of corruption surrounding President Donald Trump. Carville believes that voters are more concerned with corruption than the economy, unlike in 1992 when George H.W. Bush was seen as a decent and non-corrupt candidate. Carville has been critical of Trump and has accused him of increasing his net worth by $2 billion since becoming president.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
James Carville, the mastermind behind Bill Clinton’s 1992 victory, has had a change of heart. He now rejects the phrase that made him famous. The economy, it seems, is no longer the only thing that matters. Corruption has taken center stage. Carville’s about-face is a performance of moral outrage, a familiar ritual in the world of politics. The question is, will it resonate with voters?
Author: Evan Null
