Paul Begala : I think the most important thing is to understand that this was a very different time in American politics than it is today. Upstate residents say Gillibrand shares their values , protects region , Begala says . Begala : Where she got the energy and the enthusiasm Gillibrand is part of the next generation of women political comers . He says he thinks we 'll see a woman president sooner than many suspect .
Paul Begala : I think the most important thing is to understand that this was a very different time in American politics than it is today. Upstate residents say Gillibrand shares their values , protects region , Begala says . Begala : Gillibrand is part of the next generation of women political comers . He says he thinks we 'll see a woman president sooner than many suspect .