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October 12, 2012
Kentucky Horse Bettors Give Obama The Edge
"The odds favor Obama, but just very slightly. I'm voting for Romney," says Miller. The view from the track.
The Most Horribly Awesome Horror Movies On Netflix
It's October, which means it's time for horror movies. These are the weirdest, most horrifying ones we could find on Netflix.
Unmasking The Ultimate Troll
A great companion piece to our story on the Reddit co-founder's political ambitions. The site can be a dark, dark place.
Clinton Breaks Silence On Benghazi
Clinton gave her first major remarks on Libya since Oct. 3 this morning. House Republicans still not satisfied.
Joe Biden Says Planned Parenthood Can't Perform Abortions Under Law
The Vice President said Planned Parenthood under law couldn't perform abortions while campaigning in Wisconsin. A spokesperson says he was referring to federal funding, which the ban only applies to.
Diane Von Furstenberg Distances From Ann Romney Association
The designer once told a group of people in her store at an event: "Everyone here better be a Democrat; no Republicans!"
Twitter Trolls Hijack Lindsay Lohan's Energy Drink Party
An energy drink company hyped up its celebrity attended launch party by promoting a hashtag for the event. A handful of hooligans swarmed the hashtag, livetweeting a fake version of the worst (and funniest) party ever.
Nobody Quite Knows Why They Were at the Vice Presidential Debate
The press isn't really sure why it's here. Something to do with the atmosphere.
Mitt Romney Laughing Uncontrollably For 30 Seconds
Well, the man did say that he loves humor!
Patent Trolling: It's As Bad As You Think
A new study provides the data to what many knew anecdotally: The rise of patent trolls has gotten out of control. And they're killing innovation.
Neil Patrick Harris Endorses A Raccoon That Really Likes Kittens
Also President Obama.
Jay Carney: Biden Was Speaking About Himself, The President, And The White House, Not The Administration
The White House press secretary said the Vice President didn't contradict the State Department last night because he was not speaking about the Administration as a whole.
30 Easy And Cuddly DIY Ideas For Recycling Old Sweaters
Instead of throwing them out or throwing them to the moths, use them for things like home accessories and slippers.
Laughing Joe Goes All The Way Back To 1904
"The Laughing Philosopher."
Swing State Front Pages: No Clear Winner In The VP Debate
Swing state papers emphasized the aggressive tone, but declined to come to a consensus on a clear winner in the vice presidential debate.
Why Is This Man Running For President Of The Internet?
Alexis Ohanian started Reddit, the self-proclaimed "front page of the internet." Then he helped kill SOPA, the bill that threatened to destroy it. Now he's running for President. Of the whole thing.
CNN's O'Brien To Erick Erickson: "I Think You've Lost Your Mind"
Soledad O'Brien goes after Redstate blogger Erick Erickson's opinion that debate moderator Martha Raddatz did an 'atrocious' job moderating the vice presidential debate in Kentucky. Erickson: "I think you're a journalists and journalists are going to give her cover. I thought she was horrible."
Ron Swanson Makes A Very Important Bacon Shortage PSA
What a wise, wise man.
Lance Armstrong's Anti-Doping Commercial
From 2001. For Nike. Just Do It.
The Whole Vice Presidential Debate In 164 Seconds
Pretend you saw the whole 90 minutes by watching this.
Cop Breaks Up Battle Between Two Members Of Congress
Rep. Brad Sherman lays hands on Rep. Howard Berman in the bitter Los Angeles race. They're both Democrats!
Why Did Mitt Romney Pick Paul Ryan, Again?
Medium-sized ideas, and not too much detail, on display in Kentucky.
Joe Biden And Paul Ryan On Abortion In 159 Seconds
A central focus of Thursday's debate.
On Twitter, Team Romney Casts The Entire Debate As A Biden Gaffe
Romney aides fought to define Biden — and the smile that dominated the debate stage — as condescending and totally insane. "Bordering on unhinged."
Martha Raddatz Wins The Debate
Raddatz not only upstaged last week's lackluster performance by Jim Lehrer, she was the debate's star.
Romney And Obama Watch The Vice Presidential Debates
Both candidates took time to watch their running mates debate tonight.
Onion Joe Biden Is On Vacation
"My father was my father," says Beau.
House Democrats Restart Effort To Tie Vulnerable Republicans To Ryan Budget Plan
No longer the 'Ryan Budget," Democrats start tying controversial entitlement cuts directly to down-ballot Republicans.
Team Obama “Psyched” As Biden Performance Energizes Campaign
“Absolutely psyched,” says Jim Messina, the night gives “energy” to the campaign. “Arrogant Cheshire Cat with a big smile,” fires back Ryan ally Senator Rand Paul.
Which Debate Moderator Got More Words In?
Widely slammed Jim Lehrer, or well-liked Martha Raddatz?
Laughing Joe Biden Can't Stop Laughing
Maybe Paul Ryan was just really funny.
The Vice Presidential Debate (As Told By GIFs)
Joe Biden might have the most GIF-able smile in politics.
Chris Matthews Gives The Debate To Biden
MSNBC host avoids a freakout.
Chris Wallace: Biden "Disrespectful" To Paul Ryan During VP Debate
"I don't believe I have ever seen a debate in which one participant was as openly disrespectful as the other as Biden was."
What Do Joe Biden's Debate Notes Say?
"No apology." And more scribbles caught on camera.
Biden Dominates Debate
It's forceful Joe Biden versus gesticulating Joe Biden as Ryan moderates. "Oh, now you're Jack Kennedy?"
21 People Who Want To Vote For Martha Raddatz
The Vice Presidential Debate's moderator is so popular that people are asking why we can't just vote for her in November. "I plan to write in Martha Raddatz for vice president."
The Best Line Of The Vice Presidential Debate
When talking about foreign policy, Joe Biden almost said "shit" on live TV.
This Man Wants To Debate Paul Ryan More Than Joe Biden Does
Rob Zerban, Paul Ryan's congressional challenger, is down in Danville to counter-program his debate.
