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On the recordApril 26, 2011
I think the only reason he put it out is I think what Ed's reporting has been, Ed Henry's reporting from the White House, that he just kind of personally probably wants to see this over, because politically this is a good issue for him.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala speculates on President Obama's reasons for releasing his birth certificate amidst ongoing political discourse.

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