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Obama Needs to Keep Attacking

In his first year, the president acted as if the GOP recession just happened. Clinton strategist Paul Begala on why he needs to take a page from the Gipper—and blast the opposition party.

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In his first year, the president acted as if the GOP recession just happened. Clinton strategist Paul Begala on taking a page from the Gipper—and blasting the opposition party.

President Obama needs to get his ass on offense and keep it there.

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