Paul Begala actually said...

This is like -- Lincoln told a story about the man who murdered his parents and then threw himself on the mercy of the court because he was an orphan.

Context

Begala uses a metaphor to criticize Republicans for delaying legislation and then complaining about the consequences.

12/14/2010

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