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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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Oct 31, 2010

This story is the best thing that could happen to her, for all the reasons these guys and gals are saying.

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Oct 31, 2010

They should -- if they're elected, and I hope they won't be, but if they do, first thing they should do is turn down the congressional health care.

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Oct 25, 2010

it is treason to wage war against the United States of America. It is not an option.

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Oct 25, 2010

I think these people are saying it not because they're unpolished, but because they mean it.

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Oct 25, 2010

Sharron Angle, the Republican candidate for United States Senate in Nevada, has said there's a Second Amendment option, which is a clear reference to taking up arms against your government.

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Oct 25, 2010

It is treason to -- it's the only crime defined in the Constitution, by the way.

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Oct 25, 2010

There's unpolished, which I think Erick is being a little generous on, and then there is calling for violence.

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Oct 25, 2010

But it's not -- there's sort of a false equivalency, I think, that you're suggesting.

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Oct 25, 2010

By the way, for those of us who love the Constitution, Article 3, Section 3, is really clear. It is treason to wage war against the United States of America. It is not an option.

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Oct 24, 2010

He might have cost the Democrats this seat. He might have cost the Democrats the governorship in Rhode Island.

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