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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.

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 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

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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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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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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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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