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On the recordFebruary 11, 2008
It has to. Because we're -- I coach my 12-year-old's basketball team. OK? When the other team is on a run -- they're really moving, they're scoring -- you call time-out. Just cool them off, stop for just a second.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala explains his hope that the calendar will work in favor of Hillary Clinton as she faces challenges from Barack Obama.

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