Paul Begala actually said...

"I do think the president has got to make this much more about the future and much more of a contrast between his vision for the middle class and what he, I think, will couch, describe and I would, as ..."

"Elections are always about the future not the past. It is very difficult for incumbents to understand that because in most other jobs when you're up for renewal you say, I did a good job."

"I know the president has actually stopped the Bush depression. I know he's created 4.3 million private sector jobs."

"He has the American economy and private sector has created 4.3 million jobs in the last 27 months, since the recession ended. That's not good enough."