Paul Begala
@PaulBegala
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CNN political contributor. Scholar at University of Virginia's Center for Politics. Counselor to Pres. Clinton. “Dopey flunky,” according to Trump. TX Longhorn
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Joined August 2011
The great @SenWhitehouse has identified a massive issue driving housing costs through the roof: skyrocketing insurance rates due to storm risk caused by fossil fuel pollution. When insurance goes up, rent goes up, home ownership becomes more difficult, community banks and
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@CAgovernor is, justifiably, riding high right now, after taking a huge risk on redistricting. Naming the Golden Gate Bridge after Speaker Pelosi is a no-risk deal, and an honor richly deserved. Come on, California, honor your favorite daughter.
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.@SpeakerPelosi is the smartest, strongest, most principled, most accomplished Speaker in American history. California should rename the Golden Gate Bridge the Nancy Pelosi Bridge. (The Bay Bridge is named for former CA Speaker and SF Mayor Willie Brown, so there's precedent.)
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Always great to be back in THE BACK ROOM with you, Andy!
.@PaulBegala's in THE BACK ROOM unpacking the Democrats' Big Beautiful Blue Tidal Wave! #election
https://t.co/kHinILt5nv
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A lovely tribute by @PaulBegala — with quotes from legendary football coach Mack Brown, Quarterback Colt McCoy, and other members of Longhorn Nation — to UT superfan Scott Wilson, who attended every longhorn football game in the last 25 years. https://t.co/zDpRld85Kz
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Legendary football coach Mack Brown, Quarterback Colt McCoy, and other members of Longhorn Nation share memories of a fallen friend.
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It's game day in Austin, and for the first time in decades my old pal Scott Wilson won't be there. I wrote this appreciation of him for @thebarbedwiretx, with tributes from @ColtMcCoy, @QCosby17, @CoachMackBrown, @CoachSchloss, @HustonStreet and Keith Moreland. #HookEm
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Legendary football coach Mack Brown, Quarterback Colt McCoy, and other members of Longhorn Nation share memories of a fallen friend.
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On episode 3 of "One by Willie". . . CNN political analyst @PaulBegala discusses the two legends’ duet “Heartland,” the farm crisis that inspired it, and a kind turn Willie did for Begala’s mom.
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The CNN political analyst discusses the two legends’ duet “Heartland,” the farm crisis that inspired it, and a kind turn Willie did for his mom.
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Attention fellow Texans - expats as well as residents. Check out @thebarbedwiretx at
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TRENDING In Case You Missed It — The Best of The Barbed Wire! PERSPECTIVE AND OPINION WILD TEXAS
🟡 NEW: A group of media veterans and Democratic political operatives are launching a new for-profit digital news outlet in Texas, @maxwelltani reports. https://t.co/K5xEfhxwtw
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Wow. Strong stuff. If you like it as much as I do, share it widely.
Women voters will save our democracy in 2024. That choice is up to us. Join us. https://t.co/qDHmDBCw6r
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A first-rate legal mind, a brilliant writer and editor, and a fine friend. I highly encourage you to follow Prof. Bryan Garner.
Hello, friends! A year ago I lost access to my account, and I’ve decided to start anew under a handle here. If you followed @BryanAGarner (the defunct account), please follow me here. I’ll be posting in the old vein. Good to be back.
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If politics is getting you down; if you need to restore your faith in democracy, watch "Rolling Along," the magnificent new documentary by Bill Bradley on @StreamOnMax. Gold medalist, Rhodes Scholar, NBA champ, US Senator. Bradley is America at our best. https://t.co/jnw4HrzbUH
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Dianne Feinstein was politically fearless, legislatively pragmatic, and personally kind. She lived a consequential life, and her state and our country are better for her service. I was proud to have her as a client and blessed to have her as a friend. #RIPDianneFeinstein
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"the most critical variable in the 2024 presidential election: Will Dr. Cornel West’s Green Party candidacy swing the election to Donald Trump? If I were working for the Biden-Harris ticket, that’s what would keep me up at night." @PaulBegala
https://t.co/hz1fc4gUMp
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Why should Democrats be worrying? Why should Republicans?
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Who has an endorsement reel featuring Martin Short, @jayleno, @chrisrock & @RahmEmanuel? Only the great Jon Macks. He is the secret weapon comics and politicians use. Check this out.
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My review of @lawrence_wright’s new novel about two things I love: Texas and politics.
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A rancher turned hero finds himself elected to the Statehouse in the novel “Mr. Texas.”
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Congratulations to the wonderful @JamesMartinSJ on his new book, COME FORTH. His wisdom, kindness, and faith inspire me. #AMDG
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Seems bad!
As Vivek Ramaswamy called climate change a “hoax,” our independent dial participants’ attitudes dropped across the board, particularly among women. #GOPDebate
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This could be the biggest issue in the 2023 Virginia legislative elections.
Virginia is the lone southern state that hasn't banned or restricted abortion since SCOTUS overturned Roe. Now Democrats are mobilizing for what they widely view as the next major referendum on abortion rights: this fall's state legislature elections. https://t.co/2R6SFhgaNf
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So, for all the sudden experts on Georgia law: 1. Georgia Governors have no pardon power. 2. Georgia Governors have no power to remove DAs. 3. A new law that can remove DAs does not give it to the governor and is presently on hold anyway pending judicial review.
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