On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
Democrats say, Democrats -- and this is where Barack Obama is an authentic populist, in taking on what he sees as a corrupt establishment in Washington.
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transcripts.cnn.comDemocrats say, Democrats -- and this is where Barack Obama is an authentic populist, in taking on what he sees as a corrupt establishment in Washington.
Begala argues that Obama can embrace his populist identity by challenging corruption in Washington.
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