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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 30, 2012

What the president is trying to do is say, 'I want to rebalance. Not invade, conquer and occupy huge countries but project our power in a more nimble way and then rebuild America back home.'

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Apr 29, 2012

This is a legitimate triumph that the president led and he has a right to claim credit for it.

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Apr 24, 2012

I do think President Obama's boots on the ground has certainly helped.

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Apr 24, 2012

By the way, President Obama has put more boots on the ground on the Mexican border than any president since Woodrow Wilson was chasing Pancho Villa.

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Apr 23, 2012

I think the Democrats ought to follow Mitt Romney's true north.

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Apr 10, 2012

The governor -- Governor Romney has said that he wants to, his quote, 'get rid of Planned Parenthood.'

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Apr 10, 2012

I think the three most powerful words that any politician can say to anybody but I think especially a man talking to women is 'I get it.'

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Apr 10, 2012

I think they need to pick their issues. And I think they can make the case. I mean, the governor -- Governor Romney has said that he wants to, his quote, 'get rid of Planned Parenthood.'

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Apr 10, 2012

He was at Bain Capital. Fewer than 10 percent of his vice presidents were women. He had an abysmal record about hiring and promoting women.

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