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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 23, 2011

I think this is simple stuff. I have never seen the country more focused on one -- one -- one need, and that is jobs.

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Jan 11, 2011

I think he mailed a powerful point that when these crises happen, we want to try to impose order on chaos.

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Jan 11, 2011

This president has always looked for unity and always called for civility.

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Jan 6, 2011

If we didn't have an agriculture policy, mostly fostered by Republicans, I have to say, that favors these giant corporate agribusiness combines, then our kids would be healthier.

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Jan 6, 2011

But we also have a federal agriculture policy that has been driven by corporations and by corporate agriculture conglomerates, instead of small family farmers.

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Dec 19, 2010

The guy has been... a magician. They need to build a statue to him.

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Dec 19, 2010

The vital signs here are jobs. Can he create more jobs? We don't have enough jobs being created in this presidency.

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Dec 19, 2010

I think he's doing all he can. I agree with his economic theory, but the reality is, we need more jobs in this country.

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Dec 19, 2010

The president personally lobbied on this in the most effective way. He didn't go out and make a big public statement about it.

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Dec 19, 2010

The President personally lobbied on this in the most effective way. He didn't go out and make a big public statement about it.

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Dec 14, 2010

They even filibustered the -- the -- the help for these 9/11 first responders. They will filibuster anything in order to get their tax cuts for the rich.

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