Weiner's behavior was abhorrent, inappropriate. He lied to the public. He lied to his wife. He seems untrustworthy. He didn't use good judgment.
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.
He's got to get right with his wife, who's a friend of mine, and she's a remarkable woman.
When the Dow drops 279 points in a day, the career-ending scandal could be the governor of New Jersey, who is taking a state helicopter apparently yesterday to go to see his kid's baseball game.
I think he did a very good job. I think Wolf is right. I think he gave Wolf a very good interview, answered every question the best that he could.
This is a health care system for tens of millions of Americans. The Republicans, in the words of the 'Wall Street Journal', no liberal organ, want to essentially end Medicare and put insurance companies in charge, which will cost seniors…
No, no. It was a mistake to release it today. He didn't wait. He released what is legally recognized by Hawaii and the federal government as his certificate of live birth, as his birth certificate.
There were serious mainstream Republicans who were feeding this. Why? Because they want to delegitimize this president. They don't want to fight him on ideas and issues.
I think the only reason he put it out is I think what Ed's reporting has been, Ed Henry's reporting from the White House, that he just kind of personally probably wants to see this over, because politically this is a good issue for him.
I think he's just honestly doing it for the reasons he states. He cares about the country. He wants to put him behind him.
What this did do was I think delegitimize the Republicans. It put Republicans on the spot.





