MSNBC senior political analyst Matthew Dowd dismissed veteran Democratic strategist James Carville's caution about getting too confident in Kamala Harris' candidacy, suggesting Carville should focus on persuading "other old White guys" to support her.
MSNBC senior political analyst Matthew Dowd has criticized veteran Democratic strategist James Carville for warning Democrats against celebrating Kamala Harris' candidacy too early, telling Carville to go persuade "other old White guys to vote for Kamala Harris."
Carville, a longtime advisor to former President Bill Clinton, cautioned Democrats on Friday that it's not time to celebrate victory just yet, despite Vice President Harris' rapid ascension to the presumptive nominee status after President Biden stepped aside.
MSNBC Analyst Rebukes Carville for Warning Democrats Not to Celebrate Kamala Harris
However, Dowd, one of several former Republicans in the media who have become vocal critics of their old party, rejected Carville's warning.
"I think James Carville is totally wrong. I mean, I think the Harris campaign expects the Republicans to come at them, but the enthusiasm is actually what America wants right now," Dowd argued on a Friday episode of "Chris Jansing Reports" on MSNBC.
MSNBC Analyst Rebukes Carville for Warning Democrats Not to Celebrate Kamala Harris
Dowd believes that the enthusiasm surrounding Harris' candidacy is a key factor in her potential victory, reflecting a deep desire for change and relief from the past four years under President Trump and the GOP.
"There's this hunger, this incredible hunger to the struggle of the last four years and the darkness of the last four years and the sort of pain of the last four years and the cruelty of what Trump and the GOP have done, that there's this idea of like, 'Let's get out there and celebrate and challenge and move and have fun and finally get past this holding the hill and let's take it to the battlefield,'" he continued.
MSNBC Analyst Rebukes Carville for Warning Democrats Not to Celebrate Kamala Harris
Dowd dismissed Carville's concerns about Democrats celebrating too much, suggesting that it's a positive sign of enthusiasm and momentum. He also advised Carville and other "old White political operatives" to trust the Harris campaign and its strategy.
"And if I was advising James Carville to spend time, I would tell him to spend time to convince other old White guys to vote for Kamala Harris," Dowd said.
Dowd's comments come as Harris faces the challenge of uniting the Democratic party and appealing to a broader electorate. She has been criticized by some for her record as a prosecutor and her perceived lack of charisma.
However, Dowd believes that Harris has the potential to be a strong candidate, and that her enthusiasm and optimism can resonate with voters who are eager for a change.
"I actually do think she has the moment with her right now. I think she has the country with her," Dowd said. "So my advice to those who are, you know, sort of giving a little bit of caution, you know, let's go a little bit further with the hope and the possibility."
