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On the recordApril 28, 2009
If we just have to stimulate the economy, Mr. President, they say, why don't you just focus on that?
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala discusses the criticism President Obama faces for trying to address multiple issues simultaneously.

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