James Carville links woke policies to challenges in Harris campaign and Democratic brand

Democratic strategist James Carville stated that the "woke" ideas embraced by the party in 2020 negatively impacted Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. He argued that voters associated her with far-left movements, which hurt her appeal. Carville highlighted polling data showing that many voters viewed Harris as too liberal, particularly regarding issues like defunding the police. He noted that this perception contributed to her campaign's failure and damaged the Democratic brand. He also mentioned a broader backlash against woke policies, citing Walmart's recent decision to roll back diversity initiatives. Carville expressed concern about the lasting effects of these policies on the party's image.