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Paul Begala: “They seem to be intent on falling on their sword for the 2 percent of the wealthiest Americans, many of whom themselves…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2012
They seem to be intent on falling on their sword for the 2 percent of the wealthiest Americans, many of whom themselves are happy to pay a slightly higher rate the way we did when President Clinton was president.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala criticizes Republicans for prioritizing the interests of the wealthiest over the majority's needs.

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