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Paul Begala: “Bush's great gift is his emotional intelligence. He really does connect quite well.”

On the recordOctober 5, 2004
Bush's great gift is his emotional intelligence. He really does connect quite well.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala comments on President Bush's ability to connect with people emotionally, suggesting it could benefit him in the debates.

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