CNN: What should the White House do? Panic!

[Patricia M. McBride]

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• James Carville: Special elections are a warning to White House
• He says President Obama's approach isn't working, needs urgent fix
• Obama should fire staffers whose policies aren't effective
• Carville: Indict Wall Street officials responsible for financial woes

Editor's note: James Carville is a Democratic strategist who serves as a political contributor for CNN, appearing frequently on CNN's "The Situation Room" as well as other programs on all CNN networks. Carville remains active in Democratic politics and is a party fundraiser.

(CNN) -- People often ask me what advice I would give the White House about various things. Today I was mulling over election results from New York and Nevada while thinking about that very question. What should the White House do now? One word came to mind: Panic.

We are far past sending out talking points. Do not attempt to dumb it down. We cannot stand any more explanations. Have you talked to any Democratic senators lately? I have. It's pretty damn clear they are not happy campers.

This is what I would say to President Barack Obama: The time has come to demand a plan of action that requires a complete change from the direction you are headed.

 

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