Paul Begala actually said...

"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."

"If our Republican friends are so deeply and principally opposed to federal spending after running up $5 trillion in debt, let them opt out."

"The president wants to move forward. He seems to have less of a retribution streak in him than almost any politician I've come across. I think it's good for the country."