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Paul Begala: “I don't see it at the grass root yet. Its kind at the elite level. The truth is, his problem with voters is among…”

On the recordAugust 10, 2011
I don't see it at the grass root yet. Its kind at the elite level. The truth is, his problem with voters is among independents, it's not among his liberal base.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala addresses concerns about President Obama's support among Democrats and independents.

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