Paul Begala actually said...

"President Obama went out and said, Republicans want to hold middle-class tax cuts hostage in order to cut taxes for the very, very wealthy."

"Republicans worship at the altar of wealth."

"I have been talking to Democrats on the Hill since that comment yesterday. And they feel very strongly that Boehner revealed a tell, that the Democrats have the upper hand here."

"We Democrats think that the middle class drives the economy."