On the recordSeptember 8, 2009
He went to Republicans. He praised John McCain. He praised Orrin Hatch. He praised Chuck Grassley. Ain't one of them going to vote for this plan, not even come close.
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transcripts.cnn.comPaul Begala: “He went to Republicans. He praised John McCain. He praised Orrin Hatch. He praised Chuck Grassley. Ain't one of them…”
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Begala comments on Obama's outreach to Republicans during his speech.
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