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On the recordJanuary 16, 2018
The president could easily help almost 700,000 people who deserve to stay here and that all Americans want to stay here, and get a political win. But he can't get out of his own way because he's competent.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala criticizes President Trump for his handling of immigration issues and suggests he could achieve a political win by helping immigrants.

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