On the recordJanuary 5, 2011
That's his job. He's the speaker of the House. They have the Republican majority. They have the Republican whip. Why do you think they call it a whip? Because he goes and whips people in line.
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transcripts.cnn.comJames Carville: “That's his job. He's the speaker of the House. They have the Republican majority. They have the Republican whip. Why do…”
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James Carville discusses the responsibilities of the Speaker of the House in managing party members' beliefs.
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