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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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Jun 4, 2007

It's hard to beat John McCain. I mean, with all due respect to Rudy Giuliani, who was the mayor of a big city.

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May 23, 2007

I think both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, neither of them covered themselves with glory here.

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May 1, 2007

As long as there are soldiers dying in Iraq, there are going to be Democrats trying to pull them out and more and more Republicans as time goes on.

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May 1, 2007

Come on, Mr. -- as we say back home in Texas, Mr. President, don't pee on my boots and tell me it's raining, right? Just don't lie to me. Tell us the truth.

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Apr 25, 2007

I thought she was a lot more comfortable with it -- with the Iraq issue tonight and also going on the offense.

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Mar 21, 2007

the story came out that Barack Obama's campaign was actually behind this negative attack on Hillary.

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Mar 21, 2007

while Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are sort of circling each other like two scorpions in a jar, it's John Edwards who the smart money is on particularly to win Iowa.

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Mar 21, 2007

But, also, he's almost spent enough time in Iowa to pay property taxes there.

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Feb 27, 2007

He has been the chief cheerleader for what most Americans -- two-thirds of us now -- think has been a disastrous war in Iraq.

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