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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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Aug 8, 2016

They need to go to battle stations here. They need to disavow this guy, and they need to fire the advance person.

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Jul 23, 2016

You need to show -- her service is important and it should be honored but if it is a distraction from winning Democrats cannot afford it.

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Jul 23, 2016

Yes, it's a distraction. Instead of getting on the stage she should be getting on a plane, there's an 8:35 to Miami.

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Jul 23, 2016

I think it will affect us. I was for Hillary in the primaries in a way.

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Jul 23, 2016

He's a very deliberative guy. But he's not afraid of anybody.

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Jul 23, 2016

I think we can all agree. I mean, this Tim Kaine story is pretty cool because it shows in politics, like decent people do rise.

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Jul 23, 2016

Hillary's been very famous for a very long time. She's not somebody who's worried about someone overshadowing her.

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May 19, 2016

If you're on a terrorist watch list, you should be able to buy a gun, but Trump's position, if you're Muslim, you can't come into America at all and that's incoherent, it's insane.

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May 19, 2016

Here is Mr. Trump's issue, he called literally, this were are his words Kayleigh, a complete and total ban on Muslims entering our country until we figure out what the hell is going on.

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May 19, 2016

But she takes those positions anyway, I know, I'm not at all convinced it is a political winner. It's a matter of principle. She actually believes it.

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May 8, 2016

The likelihood of this working when it failed when it was current news, it seems to me is just nil.

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May 8, 2016

He told voters that, but taxes for the rich need to come down.

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May 8, 2016

Running against him I think the argument is he is not a conservative, he is a con man.

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May 8, 2016

He can't win unless he gets better with women. I don't think this is going to make him better with women. It's to make him worse.

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May 8, 2016

This attack violates both of those rules. And Barry said something very telling though. He said this will unify the Republicans.

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Mar 31, 2016

Hillary seems to be leaning into this. And she talks about these issues with real confidence.

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Mar 31, 2016

If Donald Trump would let Kayleigh script him, he would be in a lot better shape.

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Mar 31, 2016

I think especially because the Republicans seem unwilling to confirm Judge Garland, the president's nominee to replace Justice Scalia on the Supreme Court. Abortion and other social issues will be big, big issues.

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Mar 6, 2016

I believe she has an insurmountable lead. I believe the math simply doesn't work for Senator Sanders.

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Mar 6, 2016

No, along, tough primary makes a tougher nominee. I mean as long as she wins, she's going to be happy. But you don't want to close this down too soon, you don't want to wrap this up.

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Mar 1, 2016

I think Trump is actually here, whether it's Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton at the democratic nominee, do you think Donald Trump is going to be an easy victory?

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Feb 10, 2016

I want to see Hillary keep trying to get young people's votes.

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Feb 10, 2016

Hillary's challenge is she's actually got to narrow her message.

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