Paul Begala actually said...

"He is the face of the Republican Party. The voice of the Republican Party. He is the heir of the Republican Party."

"I do, I really do."

"This guy's got a lot of talent. He has a really compelling personal story as does Barack Obama."

"This bill has been languishing. It has been languishing in the House, frankly, for what, because it is going to be more difficult than easier to get a comprehensive bill through."