Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 8, 2010
He didn't say that he would just make cynical political deals. And I think that's what this is.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala reflects on President Obama's approach to political deals and its implications.

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