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On the recordSeptember 16, 2012
Well, thanks for the help, Mitt. In the latest CNN poll, by the way, before this gaffe, President Obama had a 20-point lead over Mitt Romney in the question of who's more in touch with the concerns of the middle class.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala explains how Romney's comments could damage his campaign by highlighting a disconnect with middle-class voters.

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