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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: In October, Democratic consultant James Carville said, “I would rather the Republicans keep the House by five than the Democrats win by five, because if that happens, they’re hostage to the [Democratic Socialists of America].”
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: The quote was accurately attributed to James Carville. He said he would prefer Republicans to narrowly retain the House rather than have Democrats win by a similarly small margin and, in his view, become dependent on Democratic Socialists of America-aligned members.
Date: 10/27/2026
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Last Updated on October 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check