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On the recordOctober 8, 2008
Both candidates are not being equally angry or equally negative or equally dirty. Obama has been a model of cool, calm.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

Begala contrasts the tone of Obama and McCain's campaigns, emphasizing Obama's calm demeanor.

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