Paul Begala actually said...

"He is the most powerful person in the Republican Party today bar none."

"Mr. Limbaugh is the leading, most powerful force in the Republican Party."

"I think the larger question is why as President when his mission is to govern not campaign does he need to rely on fabricated villains?"

"I think it's a sideshow, but, yes, it's a very effective one, because it's true."