Paul Begala on the Democratic Party, the Midterms, and 2020
May 19, 2018
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as posted by the channelThe veteran strategist on the prospects for the Democrats in the midterms and in 2020. Click "Show more" to view all chapters. For more conversations, visit
Chapter 1 (0:15 - 41:39): On the Democratic Party
Chapter 2 (41:39 - 1:12:24): Looking Ahead to 2020
Paul Begala is a veteran Democratic strategist and commentator, and served as counselor to the president in the Clinton White House. In this Conversation, Begala analyzes the key dynamics within the Democratic Party today. Looking ahead to the midterms and to 2020, Begala considers the Democrats’ response to Trump, the tensions between progressives and moderates, and the kinds of candidates that are likely to succeed. Begala also makes a spirited case for why Democrats must defend free speech and liberal principles more generally.
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