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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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Jan 12, 2012

If I were advising Mitt Romney, I'd say, you know, so far, so good. If he hangs on, he doesn't have to win in South Carolina.

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Jan 12, 2012

I think voters get that. But what they are bothered by is when he -- when he makes money, even when the business fails; when he makes money, even when he lays people off; when he makes money, even when he's cutting benefits and jobs.

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Jan 1, 2012

It's stunning. There have been seven front-runners in Iowa. Three of them are not even in the race any more.

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Jan 1, 2012

It's stunning. There had been seven frontrunners in Iowa. Three of them are not even in the race any more.

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Jan 1, 2012

I'm the lone ranger. I think Santorum's surge holds, and I think that Romney will be within two points of the 25 percent that he got four years and $20 million ago.

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Jan 1, 2012

I think Santorum's surge holds and I think that Romney will be within two points of the 25 percent that he got four years and $20 million ago.

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Dec 21, 2011

That's really the heart of the Republican problem is that they're seen now as the party of the wealthy elite and the Democrats are now seen as the party of the middle class.

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Dec 21, 2011

they are seen now as the party of the wealthy elite and democrats are seen as the party of the middle class.

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Dec 21, 2011

the democrats wanted a year-long paid tax cuts for the middle class paid for so we wouldn't lose money in Social Security.

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Dec 19, 2011

I think we have seen this coming all year. ... I think that there's pretty good evidence now that the Republicans seem to be willing to tank the economy in order to hurt the president politically.

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