“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordAugust 10, 2011
If I were David Axelrod, who I love and admire that he is strategist for the president, I would put a big picture of Henny Youngman in my campaign headquarters.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

Begala suggests that the Obama campaign should focus on contrasting their achievements with Republican alternatives.

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