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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 10, 2011

He needs a jobs package. And then defy the Republican house not to pass it.

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Aug 10, 2011

I think that can be an effective thing in a politician. And I think he's going to be formidable. If I was Mitt Romney, I would be quaking in my Gucci's.

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Aug 10, 2011

There's not going to be a primary challenge. In fact, President Obama is as strong as he's ever been essentially among Democrats.

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Aug 10, 2011

First off, good for him for going to Eric's place. I mean I'm all for sucking up and Eric has a powerful movement down there.

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Aug 10, 2011

If he wants to keep his job, he has to move the needles on the American jobs.

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Aug 10, 2011

I don't see it at the grass root yet. Its kind at the elite level. The truth is, his problem with voters is among independents, it's not among his liberal base.

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Aug 10, 2011

He needs a big, major jobs package and then defy the Republican house not to pass it.

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Aug 10, 2011

If I were David Axelrod, who I love and admire that he is strategist for the president, I would put a big picture of Henny Youngman in my campaign headquarters.

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Aug 10, 2011

I think Governor Perry has less of the capacity to move to the center than a Mitt Romney does.

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Aug 2, 2011

It's a Republican-inflicted wound on America, and not even all Republicans. A lot of Republicans think this is crazy, too.

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Aug 2, 2011

This is not slavery. This is not civil rights. This is whether we should subsidize air travelers in Ely, Nevada.

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Aug 1, 2011

I think it's a monstrous thing. I think it's a terrible thing.

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