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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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Aug 9, 2010

But I think the problem that she's got is, of course, Dick Blumenthal has the problem -- Alex is right -- he's been largely a career politician.

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Aug 9, 2010

I think she made an enormous difference. And honestly, on the level -- I love to tease her. She should be congratulated. I don't think Karen Handel would be in a neck-and-neck race with veteran Congressman like Nathan Deal if it hadn't…

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Aug 9, 2010

I think she made an enormous difference, and, honestly, on the level. I would like to tease her, but she should be congratulated.

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Aug 5, 2010

No. Of course not. First off, it's a civil violation. OK? Second off, people come here for the work. They don't come here to have babies.

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Aug 5, 2010

The 14th Amendment was put in after the Civil War, after 600,000 of us died for the notion of freedom. And one of those freedoms is, if you're born here, you're an American, and you shouldn't have to pass anybody else's test of political…

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Aug 5, 2010

The 14th Amendment isn't unconstitutional. The 14th Amendment can't be unconstitutional, Senator. It is the Constitution.

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Aug 3, 2010

The most famous Muslim in the whole wide world is an American, Mohammed Ali. This country has been welcoming to Muslims for two centuries and we continue to be.

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Aug 3, 2010

It's 41 percent of Republicans. Forty-one percent who believe that President Obama was not born in America. Now he was. It's a fact. It's indisputable.

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Aug 3, 2010

It's 41 percent of Republicans; 41 percent who believe that President Obama was not born in America. Now he was. It's a fact. It's indisputable.

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Aug 3, 2010

Mike Bloomberg, the independent mayor of New York City, gave quite a conservative argument today when he said, governments shouldn't be telling private property owners how, when, where, and who to worship.

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Aug 3, 2010

I think it's against the libertarian message, which is the government shouldn't tell somebody on private property how they worshipped God or where to worship God.

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Aug 3, 2010

I think the propaganda victory is if, in fact, they are blocked and they can argue, once again, that they're oppressed by the Great Satan, America, which is not true.

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