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On the recordOctober 8, 2008
Campaigns that are the most adaptive are the ones that win. And I think McCain is adapting the wrong way.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala critiques John McCain's campaign strategy and its alignment with the more extreme elements of his party.

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