Paul Begala: “The notion that, somehow, because his -- his father descended from…”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2010

The notion that, somehow, because his -- his father descended from Africa, that's illegitimate, is wrong.

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Begala defends President Obama against claims that his African heritage makes him illegitimate.

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Paul Begala: “The notion that, somehow, because his -- his father descended from Africa, that's illegitimate, is wrong.”