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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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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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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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