Paul Begala actually said...

"What is going to croak him? ... What on earth is going to hurt this guy among if they love all that, what will it take to bring him back down to earth?"

"He's appealing to angry white men which we call them now Republicans."

"He is the Republican candidate who is leading among Republicans in the Republican polls. He is the Republican Party. He defines it."

"Here's my prediction, Kevin. Your party is going to ride to the rescue. You always did, not you personally. The Republicans always do."