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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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Apr 13, 2010

I just want to see the other side get in the game a little bit and some sensible regulation on Wall Street.

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Apr 13, 2010

I wasn't for it. I'm not going to try to like flack for Barack Obama.

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Apr 13, 2010

I would carry a sign that says, you know, toughen up and regulate Wall Street and throw the -- throw the crooks in jail on Wall Street, something Democrats are for and Republicans are against.

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Apr 13, 2010

If it's good enough for Warren Buffett, my goodness, is he a class warrior, too, now? He's the second richest man in the world.

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Apr 13, 2010

I think you're right. I don't like the idea, if it's true, of some liberals going there and saying even more crazy and extreme things.

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Apr 13, 2010

As Warren Buffett said, we already have class warfare in this country, and my class is winning.

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Apr 13, 2010

I think my party ought to get in the game, too, and get some of those guys and gals, because I think they're just as upset with Wall Street, and they ought to be, as they are with Washington.

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Apr 13, 2010

Who is carrying Wall Street's water? That's the question. Who benefits?

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Apr 13, 2010

This is not a bailout, Mitch. I'm sorry, but it's just -- it's -- that's the only way to deal with this kind of thing is -- is with ridicule, because he's insulting our intelligence.

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Apr 13, 2010

We already have a class warfare as Warren Buffet said, we already have class warfare in this country and my class is winning.

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Apr 13, 2010

I think my party ought to get in the game too and get some of those guys and gals. Because I think they're just as upset with Wall Street, and they ought to be as they are with Washington.

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Apr 13, 2010

None of those Tea Party activists like the idea of a Republican Party carrying water for Wall Street.

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Apr 13, 2010

Who benefits well, when Wall Street gives you a million bucks and you're killing the bill that Wall Street wants killed, you know, I think maybe there's a connection.

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Apr 13, 2010

When he says he's the bailout he's just flat out lying; maybe I should put that on my forehead. This is not a bailout, Mitch.

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Apr 13, 2010

Mitch McConnell says that this bill to regulate Wall Street is somehow a Wall Street bailout even though the plain language of the bill says it's not.

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Mar 22, 2010

They are the agreed-upon arbiter here. And they're totally nonpartisan.

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Mar 22, 2010

But if you care about the deficit -- I know Reihan does and a lot of our viewers do -- it is simply a fact that this is the largest deficit-reduction package in a decade.

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Mar 22, 2010

It costs a fortune, $200 billion. It is not in this bill. I do hope, when Congress takes it up, they pay for it. But that's a big debate.

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Mar 22, 2010

I think that the point that Reihan makes about this so-called doc fix, where doctors are going to be under-reimbursed under Medicare if they don't fix it, is absolutely right.

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Mar 22, 2010

If even one amendment sneaks through, then the House would have to take up the changed reconciliation bill.

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Mar 22, 2010

I think the point that Reihan makes about this so-called doc fix, where doctors are going to be under-reimbursed under Medicare if they don't fix it, is absolutely right.

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Mar 22, 2010

If Senator Coburn really wanted to stop sex offenders from getting Viagra, he would have put that amendment up when the big bill was being negotiated.

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Mar 22, 2010

It is simply a fact that this is the largest deficit reduction package in a decade.

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