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Paul Begala

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Paul Begala is a prominent American political consultant, strategist, and television personality, best known for his role as a senior advisor to President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been influential in shaping political discourse and strategy in the United States. Begala has also made a name for himself as a commentator on various news networks, where he provides insights on political issues and campaigns.

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Oct 27, 2009

I think Ed makes a good point. He set the bar high he's going to have to reach to meet it.

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Oct 27, 2009

My party, and his campaign, won't take any money from lobbyists or PACs.

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Oct 27, 2009

He said he would drain the swamp. He said he would un-muddy the waters, if you will.

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Oct 27, 2009

I want to know who is visiting the Supreme Court. I do. I want to know who is visiting the Congress.

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Oct 22, 2009

They believe it. I think they believe it. But my criticism with this, it does -- it is partisan.

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Oct 22, 2009

There is something refreshingly honest about saying what it is, I mean, no serious person thinks Fox News all the time is a news network.

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Oct 22, 2009

They're not having a consistent standard, just like the Bush White House, I will again point out which tried to do the same thing with supposed liberal bias of MSNBC.

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Oct 22, 2009

I don't think it's a very big deal either way, to tell you the truth.

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Oct 19, 2009

I think John Kerry actually said that over in Afghanistan who is doing great work for our country.

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Oct 19, 2009

But the surge followed the Sunni awakening. Iraqis in Iraq decided that they were going to take on al Qaeda, whereas they had not in the past.

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Oct 19, 2009

This government has been corrupt since day one. It's been inept from day one.

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Oct 19, 2009

You're getting more and more people wondering, is Barack Obama tough enough? Is he decisive enough?

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