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On the recordMay 8, 2012
The president wasn't reading talking points, he wasn't reading a teleprompter, he wasn't repeating cliches.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala comments on the authenticity of President Obama's statement on same-sex marriage.

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