Paul Begala actually said...

"If Speaker Boehner can deliver his caucus, many of whom got elected not to compromise, if he can get them to vote for a compromise, I think that would be pretty remarkable."

"This is going to be his choice and he's going to sleep on it, I suppose, tonight. Either he takes the position of the Republican base... or he tries to find a bipartisan solution."

"Speaker Boehner has a terrible choice. Either he takes the position of the Republican base... or he tries to find a bipartisan solution."

"The Republicans are passing a long-term budget, which they have already passed through the Budget Committee in the House of Representatives, which according to 'The Wall Street Journal' -- will essent..."