On the recordAugust 8, 2008
There are sadly plenty of politicians who went on after affairs like this to have careers in Washington or another appointed offices.
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transcripts.cnn.comPaul Begala: “There are sadly plenty of politicians who went on after affairs like this to have careers in Washington or another…”
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Paul Begala comments on the potential for political redemption after scandals.
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