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Paul Begala: “This is a lay down deal for the Republicans because of both the map and the president.”

On the recordNovember 2, 2014
This is a lay down deal for the Republicans because of both the map and the president.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala argues that the electoral map and President Obama's unpopularity favor Republicans.

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