Paul Begala: “You know, it's not how voters approach an incumbent's re-election. 7/8…”

On the recordApril 19, 2004

You know, it's not how voters approach an incumbent's re-election. 7/8 of this election is going to be how is Bush doing? How is the president doing.

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Democratic · Texas

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Analyzing the dynamics of the election and President Bush's approval ratings.

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