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Paul Begala: “Trump doesn't need debate prep, Tony. He needs Xanax. He needs horse tranquilizer and they'll give him that.”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2016
Trump doesn't need debate prep, Tony. He needs Xanax. He needs horse tranquilizer and they'll give him that.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala comments on Donald Trump's need for calmness rather than debate preparation.

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