James Carville, the blunt-speaking Democratic strategist, wants his party to go on the offensive against a particular Republican. He contends that Democrats should take advantage of an opportunity—“the gift”—offered by their opponent, urging them to capitalize on every chance to advance their message.

In a recent Zoom conference, Democrat Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett emphasized that Democrats do not have time to convince voters of their position ahead of the upcoming elections. Instead, she urges focusing efforts on friends and family to fight against the Republican “sideshow.”