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On the recordOctober 7, 2013
John Boehner is the Muhammad Ali of surrender. I mean, he surrenders to that right-wing Ted Cruz caucus every day of his job.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala critiques Speaker John Boehner's leadership and his perceived capitulation to the Tea Party.

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