Tom Cole: “Obama honestly radicalized the Democratic Party. It is so…”

“And that transition probably was the sharpest beginning in 2010 with the rise of the Tea Party. But you know, I'd also argue that Obama honestly radicalized the Democratic Party. It is so much further to the left now than when you and I first got here. They basically have driven out, remember there used to be a huge pro life, pro gun. They're all gone. Right.” (30:41–30:51)

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