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On the recordOctober 28, 2007
It's better to be two points ahead than two points behind, but truth is, it's all within the margin of error.
Said by
Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the significance of a poll showing Barack Obama close to Hillary Clinton in Iowa.

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