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(96,882 posts) Tue Oct 13, 2020, 05:13 PM Oct 2020

Carville predicts Biden will quickly be declared winner: 'Not going to be close' [View all]

The Hill

Former Clinton strategist James Carville predicted Democratic nominee Joe Biden will be declared the winner of the upcoming U.S. presidential election by 10:30 p.m. EDT on Election Night, with the "Ragin' Cajun" anticipating he'll be opening a bottle of champagne to celebrate Biden's victory on Nov. 3.

“Not only are we going to know election night, we’re going to know at 10:30 Eastern,” Carville told MSNBC's Brian Williams. “This thing is not going to be close. We’re going to know early. I’m not in any panic whatsoever."

"l probably see as much polling as anybody in the country," he continued. "And if anything, it continues to improve [for Biden]. I kind of thought the natural gravity would take it down, but that doesn’t seem to be happening as of yet. And we’ve got three weeks before we go to post. I’m ready to go. I think we’re going to know, and I anticipate opening a bottle of champagne. Brian, maybe I’ll share it with you by distance.”

The president currently trails Biden in the RealClearPolitics index of polls by 4.9 points in key battleground states that include North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

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Carville predicts Biden will quickly be declared winner: 'Not going to be close' [View all] brooklynite Oct 2020 OP

I agree. It will be a republican bloodbath and they know it. SoonerPride Oct 2020 #1

I agree. Haven't felt doom in a long time. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #2

Don't even watch or listen to ANY of the hearing BS MyOwnPeace Oct 2020 #18

We are all with you on that. 🇺🇸❣️🇺🇸 LakeArenal Oct 2020 #20

Thanks, Lake! MyOwnPeace Oct 2020 #30

Imagine. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #31

I don't even watch the world news lately, the only TV I watch is Maddow's hour. nt yaesu Oct 2020 #57

That's how I feel, too. wnylib Oct 2020 #62

A blowout of epic proportions is coming malaise Oct 2020 #3

If Florida goes Biden- dawg day Oct 2020 #4

What would be really sweet cannabis_flower Oct 2020 #55

Carville was pretty damn nervous in 2018 jcgoldie Oct 2020 #5

That would be wonderful! lucca18 Oct 2020 #6

My anticipatory pain is that because of covid moonscape Oct 2020 #43

Hope Carville is right. However, imo, trump is an attack animal. Can't really consider empedocles Oct 2020 #7

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Carville demtenjeep Oct 2020 #8

So do I. Kahuna Oct 2020 #14

The polls have been remarkably stable, DeminPennswoods Oct 2020 #9

Biden needs to proclaim it first before Trump can do it. durablend Oct 2020 #10

And Biden should NOT take it back until the last vote is counted. dawg day Oct 2020 #65

I saw that. radius777 Oct 2020 #11

I feel it too.. BlueLucy Oct 2020 #12

This is pretty much the feeling I've had lately PatSeg Oct 2020 #13

I have some Prosecco to open on Election Night. Grammy23 Oct 2020 #15

We will be joining you with the same. 🥂🍾 LakeArenal Oct 2020 #21

I've got to go buy some. Good wine when I vote champagne when he wins. nolabear Oct 2020 #61

We mailed our ballots in a couple of weeks ago. Grammy23 Oct 2020 #71

If it's clear on election night, then Joe needs to declare victory and start NYC Liberal Oct 2020 #16

I think James Carville knows more about the game of politics tavernier Oct 2020 #17

Agree MoonlitKnight Oct 2020 #19

I think Biden will be a clear winner. PTWB Oct 2020 #22

I'll take B for $200 Alex nt maryellen99 Oct 2020 #27

No kidding DENVERPOPS Oct 2020 #40

Indeed, sore when they won too, possibly since he knows it was rigged in his favor. Akacia Oct 2020 #50

It's usually Gays-Guns-God DENVERPOPS Oct 2020 #69

From his lips to God's ear (n/t) MissMillie Oct 2020 #23

I agree. Trump is a piss poor politician. We already knew this. But for strategy's sake... tulipsandroses Oct 2020 #24

Even Trump's Aides True Blue American Oct 2020 #44

It will be after 11pm EST, to allow the west coast polls to close. Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #25

Agree. They won't call it before west coast polls close hvn_nbr_2 Oct 2020 #38

I agree with him but 10:30pm is too early perhaps by midnight! FloridaBlues Oct 2020 #26

What was Carville saying at this time in 2016??? LAS14 Oct 2020 #28

If I recall he was hopeful but not nearly as much as this time around BannonsLiver Oct 2020 #42

I'm thrilled with this but 2016 traumatized me and I'm afraid I'll jinx the race if I octoberlib Oct 2020 #29

I know EXACTLY how you feel, octoberlib! calimary Oct 2020 #48

Picture it: Dump on the balcony in a Superman costume, clutching a crying towel. Talitha Oct 2020 #32

I'd like to see how well he flies. n/t Harker Oct 2020 #34

This! 🦸‍♂️ flibbitygiblets Oct 2020 #52

Pass it around. Harker Oct 2020 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 Oct 2020 #35

They won't annouce until 11 to let CA closed relayerbob Oct 2020 #36

Biden needs NC and maybe AZ to come in for that to happen. Renew Deal Oct 2020 #37

PA and TX MoonlitKnight Oct 2020 #41

Write me down for $25 at 2 AM Le Drunkard Thomas Oct 2020 #39

He's right. It's gonna be a real blowout. Best Dem showing for several decades! n/t tormadjax Oct 2020 #45

Step one. warmfeet Oct 2020 #46

this is my deepest wish in the world right now. barbtries Oct 2020 #47

Cool. But, please - NO COMPLACENCY !!! soldierant Oct 2020 #49

I hope you're right "Corporal Cueball!" Evolve Dammit Oct 2020 #51

I turned in my mail ballot for Biden and all Dems at the County Clerk today. BadgerMom Oct 2020 #53

THATS how you shut down the expected "stop the counting!" BS. oldsoftie Oct 2020 #54

It will happen but we all have to vote first! Lucinda Oct 2020 #56

I wish I could believe it-- but we've been screwed over before... ailsagirl Oct 2020 #58

I agree with Carville MustLoveBeagles Oct 2020 #59

Once California comes in MissB Oct 2020 #66

From his lips to the Lady's ears Hekate Oct 2020 #60

Oh please, oh please, oh please mcar Oct 2020 #63

I sure hope Carville is right. He's a good wnylib Oct 2020 #64

Oh Trump won't concede, that's for sure. Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #70

Oh, I know he won't concede. wnylib Oct 2020 #72

FOLLOWUP: Carville on John Heilemann's podcast: "Landslide" brooklynite Oct 2020 #67

The Rajun Cajun is right. I've been predicting a 7 million popular vote victory, 308 E,V. sarcasmo Oct 2020 #68

Take nothing for granted. GOTV BlueWavePsych Oct 2020 #73

I've Heard This From SEVERAL People Who Really Know Their Stuff ChoppinBroccoli Oct 2020 #74