Lautenberg : Paul Begala , who died this week , grew up in tough town , found success . He says Frank Lautenberg 's legendary toughness helped him win competitive elections . He says his Senate legacy includes amendment that helped free Republican . Begala : If you like Senate , no smoking on planes , higher minimum wage , thank Frank .
Paul Begala : Frank Lautenberg , who died this week , grew up in tough town , found success . He says Lautenberg 's legendary toughness helped him win competitive elections . He says his Senate legacy includes amendment that helped free Soviet Jews . Begala : If you like Amtrak , no smoking on planes , higher minimum wage , thank Frank .