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On the recordSeptember 24, 2008
I think, if McCain refuses to go Ole Miss, why doesn't Barack go to the floor of the Senate and say, you know, this is not a bad place to have a debate, John; stand up, you and me; we don't need a moderator; let's go; two hours, talk about the economy?
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala suggests that Barack Obama should challenge John McCain to a debate in the Senate if McCain skips the scheduled debate.

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