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On the recordNovember 4, 2008
I remember him telling me about this kid, this skinny kid, I don't know, maybe 10 years ago when we were working in the White House. He said, he is going to be the future of the Democratic Party.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala reflects on Rahm Emanuel's early recognition of Barack Obama's potential in politics.

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