May 17, 2004
The president is suffering credibility problems because the war in Iraq.
Paul Begala
The Public Record
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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May 17, 2004
The conservative message, the Republican message, Anderson, is going to be America is booming and gas prices should be higher.
May 17, 2004
He promised us if we made this oil man president, he'd use those connections to leverage down the price.
May 17, 2004
Actually things like credibility matter. And things like consistency matter.
May 9, 2004
The Democrats make a mistake if they focus on Rumsfeld. Rumsfeld is not on the ballot.
May 9, 2004
Rumsfeld is not on the ballot. He serves at the pleasure of the president and the president has been pleased with him, even as he misled us into the war.
May 9, 2004
His approval ratings are very low. Still it's not an survival problem for him.
May 9, 2004
I had a different standard when I was a political consultant. I would always watch the percentage of Americans in the polls who say we're going in the right direction. That's as low as 33, Anderson.
Apr 28, 2004
If Kerry doesn't -- all Kerry has to do is show up and not throw up at the debates in the convention and he's going to be the next president.
Apr 28, 2004
In an election with the incumbent on the ballot, especially a polarizing incumbent, it's always about the incumbent.
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