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On the recordOctober 28, 2009
There are two kinds of political parties, those who seek out converts and those that hunt down heretics. Well, Ronald Reagan was a leader for Republicans who sought out converts, the Reagan Democrats. Sarah Palin seems to be one who wants to hunt down heretics.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala discusses the divisive nature of Palin's political approach.

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