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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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Dec 19, 2011

They're opposing this one because President Obama put it into law.

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Dec 19, 2011

I think we've seen this coming all year... the Republicans seem to be willing to tank the economy in order to hurt the president politically.

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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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Dec 4, 2011

You've also said, though, Paul, that you think Gingrich as the nominee for the Republicans would be a godsend for Democrats.

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Dec 4, 2011

He does. And I have to admire that. I mean, he has withstood withering attacks. I mean, Tim Pawlenty got out of the race -- remember him, he ran for about 10 minutes -- and he got out when nothing very bad had happened to him. Newt…

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Dec 4, 2011

I think it's more important to have a message and stick to it.

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Dec 4, 2011

He does. And I have to admire that. I mean he has withstood withering attacks. I mean Tim Pawlenty got out of the race -- remember him, he ran for about 10 minutes -- and he got out when nothing very bad had happened to him. Newt Gingrich…

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Nov 20, 2011

Democrats had agreed to hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts and spending programs that they love.

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Nov 20, 2011

Republicans refused to raise a nickel in taxes even from the wealthiest people which is very popular, actually with the American people.

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Nov 13, 2011

I think people in politics have to resist the temptation, that just because you had a bad day or a bad week, you need to quit. These races are marathons. And the strong ones are able to keep going through it.

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