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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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Sep 5, 2011

I think he would agree, it is about world view, and I think the president will say, and I think he's right, that his focus is on the heart of the middle class.

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Aug 30, 2011

We need to help them. I'm serious. No, come on, OK. They left on their vacation. You know seriously, whatever. When a storm hits, people need help.

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Aug 30, 2011

When there's an emergency, what do you do? Americans drop everything and go to help people who are in need. That's what Cantor should be doing.

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Aug 30, 2011

Speaker Boehner is doing him a favor, though. The speaker is doing the president a favor. I don't want people to have to choose between watching the president's plan for jobs and watching the Republican debate.

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Aug 30, 2011

I want everybody both to see both sides, I really do honestly. It's good for the country. We ought to have a debate about this.

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Aug 30, 2011

I think that congress should welcome him and I'm sure they will.

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Aug 30, 2011

Of course he's being hypocritical. And on the thing, he's being political. He's a very smart guy so I can't say that he's playing this because he's done. He must see political angle here. I frankly don't.

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Aug 30, 2011

Let's hope the president produces something that is big and bold and will make a difference, and let's hope the Congress passes it.

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Aug 30, 2011

These people are hurting. We need to help them. They need help right away. They don't need help because they're Democrats. They don't need help because they're Republicans. They are American citizens who are suffering damage through no…

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Aug 30, 2011

It's not the Barack Obama's fault that we have these got an awful Bush deficit and it's certainly not the fault of the people who are hit by a hurricane.

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