On the recordAugust 19, 2009
The first three words on his political strategy was 'focus on war.'
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transcripts.cnn.comPaul Begala: “The first three words on his political strategy was 'focus on war.'”
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Paul Begala highlights a leaked political strategy memo from Karl Rove that suggests a focus on war as a political tactic.
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