Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 25, 2016
What are you going to do for me? Not how are you going to entertain me or how are you going to offend my neighbor who I never liked anyway?
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala highlights that voters are focused on candidates' promises rather than entertainment value.

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