A controversial and colourful personality, JAMES CARVILLE is one of America’s most recognized political consultants and media pundits. He also runs a successful international political consulting business. Also known as the “Ragin’ Cajun,” Carville gained national attention for his work as the lead strategist of the successful 1992 presidential campaign of then–Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton. Carville was the co-host of CNN’s Crossfire and appears regularly on its political show The Situation Room. His latest book is Take It Back: A Battle Plan for Democratic Victory.