Democratic strategist James Carville has criticised a socialist congressional candidate challenging an incumbent in a Florida Democratic primary, accusing the far-left contender of relying on "motor mouth" rhetoric rather than substance. Carville's remarks reflect ongoing tension within the Democratic Party between establishment figures and a growing wing of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-aligned candidates, particularly as pro-Israel Democrats face challenges from insurgent left-wing candidates in several races.

The comments came during an appearance on Fox News's "Jesse Watters Primetime," where Carville also addressed Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent distancing from past "woke" rhetoric. Carville said he was not worried about socialists or communists taking over the Democratic Party, dismissing them as a "pack of fools," even as he took aim at the DSA-backed challenger ahead of Florida's primary vote.