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Paul Begala: “Clinton helps to remind us that we had a president who did a darn good job for the economy, frankly, better than the…”

On the recordJune 20, 2004
Clinton helps to remind us that we had a president who did a darn good job for the economy, frankly, better than the current president.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala argues that Clinton's economic record is a reminder of effective governance compared to President Bush.

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