7 people who wrongly predicted Kamala Harris victory

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Wednesday, November 06, 2024

James Carville

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a moderated conversation with former Trump administration national security official Olivia Troye and former Republican voter Amanda Stratton on July 17, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Harris' visit, following the attempted assassination of former President Trump, makes this her fourth trip to Michigan this year and seventh visit since taking office. | Chris duMond/Getty Images

James Carville, a Democrat political strategist, said at an event held at the Harvard Institute of Politics last week that he believed Harris was going to win.

Carville thought Harris would win because she was climbing ahead of Trump in various polls and her network of supporters included the likes of “Dick Cheney to AOC,” reported the Harvard Crimson.

“She has an infinitely far superior surrogate operation,” Carville said. “She has both Obamas, both Clintons, Beyoncé, LeBron.”

“He’s got what, Scott Baio? Hulk Hogan?” he quipped.

On whether issues like inflation would influence voters the most, Carville said, “I think national law is actually more important than the price of eggs, because eggs can go up and down but peace, if you lose it, you might not ever get it back.”