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James Carville

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The Resume

    (October 25, 1944- )
    Graduated from Louisiana State University
    Campaign manager for Bill Clinton & Al Gore during the 1992 election
    Wrote the books 'Had Enough? A Handbook For Fighting Back (2003),' 'Buck Up, Suck Up...and Come Back When You Foul Up (2002),' 'Stickin': The Case For Loyalty (2000),' 'We're Right, They're Wrong: A Progressive Program for the Millennium (1999),' '...And The Horse He Rode In On: The People V. Kenneth Starr (1998),' and 'All's Fair' with wife Mary Matalin.
    Subject of the Oscar nominated documentary 'The War Room'
    Appeared in 'The People V. Larry Flynt (1996)'
    Frequent guest on 'Meet The Press'
    Co-host of CNN's 'Crossfire'

Why he might be annoying:

    He no longer works on domestic campaigns because he creates too much publicity.
    He is referred to as the 'Ragin' Cajun' due to his debate style.
    He has a thick southern accent that can be difficult to understand.
    His critics claim that he is full of quick and fiery rhetoric.
    Several web sites encourage people to boycott his books and TV shows.
    He said of Paula Jones, 'Drag a hundred dollar bill through a trailer park, you never know what you'll find.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He appeared in a comedic role as himself, on 'Mad About You.'
    He was named Campaign Manager of the Year by the AACP (1992).
    He served two years in the United States Marine Corps.
    He worked as a litigator (1973-1979) and briefly as a high school teacher.
    His hometown of Carville, Louisiana is named for his grandfather.
    He is not afraid to speak his mind.
    He is married to his political opposite, Mary Matalin.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 12 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 109 Votes: 55.05% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 92 Votes: 55.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 117 Votes: 37.61% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 87 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 178 Votes: 57.87% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 55 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 73 Votes: 71.23% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 72 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 45 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 44 Votes: 61.36% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 271 Votes: 67.16% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 241 Votes: 73.44% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 242 Votes: 65.70% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 248 Votes: 54.44% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 273 Votes: 67.03% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 593 Votes: 51.77% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 405 Votes: 55.06% Annoying