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On the recordNovember 29, 2012
The Republicans can't take yes for an answer, because they are not really fighting for lower taxes. They're fighting for the upper 2 percent of income earners and that's a losing proposition.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala criticizes Republicans for prioritizing the interests of the wealthiest Americans over broader tax issues.

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