Paul Begala actually said...

"He has never been a man accused of heretical thinking or challenging basic assumptions. the president likes a tight circle. And, frankly, he likes a lot of yes men and women."

"it is, frankly, in the Democrats' political interest for Bush to continue the status quo, because that's what they want."

"if the president fails to let off some of that steam, bleed off some of that energy for change, it's actually very good for the Democrats."

"I would start with Dick Cheney and finish with Barney the dog, and fire the lot of them."