On the recordNovember 5, 2008
That kind of determination, that kind of persistence, that kind of pain-in-the-neck, shall we say, approach is going to be very effective, I think, for President-elect Obama.
Source
transcripts.cnn.comPaul Begala: “That kind of determination, that kind of persistence, that kind of pain-in-the-neck, shall we say, approach is going to…”
Editor's note · Context
Paul Begala discusses Rahm Emanuel's tenacity and its potential effectiveness for Barack Obama as president.
Share
More from Paul Begala
Oct 17, 2026
But the kind of, just, dopey slurs coming from this dim-witted vice president — this charmless oaf — you can have him.
Jan 19, 2025
He has a mandate to cut the cost of groceries, gas and rent. He promised to cut the cost of energy in half.
Feb 12, 2025
It's really not President Trump's job to check even the most important special government employee.
Feb 12, 2025
President Trump, God bless him. Sometimes he says the quiet part out loud.
Other voices in this conversation
