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Paul Begala: “I would carry a sign that says, you know, toughen up and regulate Wall Street and throw the -- throw the crooks in jail…”

On the recordApril 13, 2010
I would carry a sign that says, you know, toughen up and regulate Wall Street and throw the -- throw the crooks in jail on Wall Street, something Democrats are for and Republicans are against.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala articulates a message he would promote at a Tea Party rally to advocate for Democratic values.

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