Paul Begala: “He lacks 60 votes in the Senate, though, and I think that may be…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2004

He lacks 60 votes in the Senate, though, and I think that may be what's animating this.

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Begala discusses President Bush's need to reach across party lines despite having enough votes for much of his agenda.

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Paul Begala: “He lacks 60 votes in the Senate, though, and I think that may be what's animating this.”