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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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Feb 18, 2008

I think President Clinton, when he told you that, spoke a very powerful truth.

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Feb 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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Oct 28, 2007

It's better to be two points ahead than two points behind, but truth is, it's all within the margin of error.

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Oct 28, 2007

He's promised that his message is, I'm going to be a uniter. And, so, now he's in a position where he says he's going to attack.

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Oct 28, 2007

Barack's folks may be gloating just a little bit, but they are right to.

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Oct 28, 2007

My guess is that Hillary's folks are taking this real seriously.

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Oct 15, 2007

He's got to win. I think that -- that Hillary and Barack, unless something odd happens, no matter what, they are going to fight it out in New Hampshire.

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Oct 15, 2007

If the Giuliani message is, we -- we, Republicans, have to stomach somebody who's pro-choice, pro-gay rights and pro-gun control in order to stop Hillary, because we don't want a president who is -- well, wait a minute, pro-choice, pro-gay…

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Oct 15, 2007

For Edwards, it's Iowa or bust. I mean, he's lived there long enough to change his voter registration to Iowa or even to build...

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Jun 4, 2007

John Kerry was I think sort of the last of a breed who said don't ask me about my religion, it won't affect my vote, which sort of echoed JFK from 1960, but the world has changed.

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