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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 30, 2012

Mitt Romney actually loves people on welfare because he's created so many.

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Aug 30, 2012

I suspect it is or they wouldn't be doing it. I have to say it's a bit of a character test for three different parties.

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Aug 20, 2012

I don't know. I mean, the Republican establishment is bringing all of the weight it can bear to drive him out of the race. One would hope it's because of these really offensive views and statements. But I have to say pragmatically, I think…

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Aug 20, 2012

The Republican platform does not include any exceptions for women who are the victim of rape or incest.

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Aug 20, 2012

That's why I think most Americans are going to find what Congressman Ryan and Congressman Akin were doing pretty offensive. I have to say, even Republicans changed that language before they passed the bill. So even among conservative…

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Aug 20, 2012

It does not -- the Republican platform does not include any exceptions for women who are the victim of rape or incest.

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Aug 20, 2012

You know, he's got to say something. And it is not for me whether to say he should stay in or get out. Although he should get out. It is not the liberal media doing it. This is the conservative Republican establishment.

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Aug 9, 2012

He's choosing the most sensible explanation for a puzzling political thing. Why is Romney feeding this distraction, as Mary calls it? Why? Because there's something in there that he does not want us to see.

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Aug 9, 2012

Romney has the evidence. We can't see it. He's choosing the most sensible explanation for a puzzling political thing. Why is Romney feeding this distraction, as Mary calls it? Why, because there's something in there he does not want us to…

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