Archive
September 6, 2012
Joe Biden Wipes Away Tears As Son Nominates Him For Vice President, Calls Him His "Hero"
The Vice President wiped away tears as his son Beau, the Attorney General of Delaware officially place his name for nomination as Vice President at the Democratic convention.
John Kerry's Bin Laden Joke
A zinger from his speech in Charlotte.
Congressman John Lewis: "I Don't Want To Go Back" To Pre-Civil Rights Policies
The Congressman implies that Mitt Romney would take America back to pre-Civil Rights era policies in his speech to the Democratic convention.
When Senator John Kerry Dined With Assad
The top Democratic foreign policy figure was among those hoping for an opening in the early Obama years. He now calls for an end to the Syrian leader's "reign of terror."
Famous Celebrity Teams...MERGED
The mash-ups are predictably horrifying. And occasionally disturbing in their attractiveness.
Democrats Offer Overflow To Shut-Out Supporters
Hundreds line up outside the convention center.
Obama Campaign Won't Join Clinton In Hailing Recovery
The former president sees shades of 1996, but selling an improvement is difficult politics. "That was him. That was President Clinton talking," says Messina.
Charlie Crist Used To Attack Barack Obama....A Lot
The former Republican turned independent former Governor will speak in support of Barack Obama at the DNC.
The Incredible Identity Politics Of Tumblr
Ever heard of otherkin? Transethnicity? Demisexuality? Transablism? Soulbonding? Now you have! Once you strip away all the GIFs, Tumblr is one of the most fascinating and bizarre places on the internet.
Just A Hand-Raised Hyrax Chilling Out On A Car
I would drive him anywhere he wanted to go.
Who Is Sandra Fluke?
You might want to use this in the comments section after you see CNN's chryon describing the women's reproductive rights activist.
Things You Will Never Hear Gamers Say And Other Links
Friendship and companionable competition? Not on my watch. Plus, NASA has a full-time scientist dedicated to calming people down and some awesome abstract self-portraits.
Clinton Speech Dominates Swing State Newspapers
Just how Obama wanted it to.
Glenn Beck Wants To Answer Your Questions About Mormonism
The conservative host talks to BuzzFeed about the one-hour Mormon-themed special on his online network tonight.
14 Most Important Sex Ads Of The Democratic National Convention
Delegate group-sex and Republicans seeking Democrats. "How about a little bipartisanship, ladies?"
Clinton To Tour Midwest For Obama
An itinerary for the president's most effective supporter.
The Subtle Tyranny Of Nostalgia
Nostalgia is powerful for a simple reason: it makes people feel good. But it can also make people insane. Congratulations on growing up, everybody! Now it's time to grow up.
Turn Your Horse Into A Dragon
Because unicorns are lame.
Romney Campaign Quotes Bill Clinton On Obama: "Give Me A Break"
After Clinton's hit speech, the Romney tries to turn his old comments against Obama. Out of the campaign textbook.
Mitt Romney With A Little Face Has His Own Campaign Commercial
I'm Mitt Romney With A Little Face, and I approve this message. So do we, Mitt Romney With A Little Face...so do we.
The Most Realistic Pokemon You Never Want To Meet
Nope. I choose you, Scyther! Oh God no, not my small intestines! Bad Scyther!
Andrew Cuomo Acts Like A Candidate In Charlotte
The typically careful governor of New York gives a rare partisan address to delegates. Now everyone thinks he's running for president.
Jim Clyburn: "Bill Clinton 'Splained It Very Well"
The Congressman told MSNBC's Alex Wagner that it is now up to Obama to "explain his vision" to the country with a big speech tonight at the DNC.
8 Kinds Of "Nerdy" Tattoos That Are Not Okay
Being a nerd is pretty great, but having a nerdy tattoo is a bit trickier... Here are 8 nerdy tattoo cliches that need to stop immediately.
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Hillary Having A Moment With Bill
He speaks, she smiles. During a State Department stop in East Timor, Hillary beams with pride as she watches her husband do his thing last night at the DNC.
Vladimir Putin Goes Hang Gliding With Cranes
The Russian President Vladimir Putin went hang gliding with cranes in Russia's Yamal Peninsula Wednesday as part of a program to lead the endangered cranes on their migration to Asia.
Chuck Schumer: Israel Fight "Was A Mistake"
And the president will talk about Israel tonight in his speech, Schumer says.
Frances
My dad's pup! She loves everyone.
Huge Snake Hitches A Ride On Engine Block Tops The Morning Links
Well there's your problem. Plus another wave of fish are dying in mass and there is going to be a Sopranos movie but it's not what you think.
The Effortless Diversity At The DNC Is A Bit Ridiculous
Hello, Newman!
Career Confidential: On The Phone With A Government Hotline Operator
One time, Brian Williams called.
50 Minutes Of Bill Clinton
Did he just win the election for Barack Obama?
Utah Delegate Makes "We Built That" Joke, Takes Olympic Dig At Romney While Nominating Obama
The Utah delegation used their vote in the roll call of the states to take aim at Mitt Romney's Olympics and make a "we built that joke."
Ashley Judd Nominates President Obama For Tennessee
The actress represented Tennessee in the roll call of the states which officially nominated Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination.
Bill Clinton's Biggest Applause Line
The former president ad-libbed a pretty harsh swipe at Paul Ryan during his speech at the Democratic National Convention. Clinton was talking about Ryan's attack on President Obama for cutting money from Medicare, even though Ryan's budget proposal would eliminate the same amount from Medicare, then improvised this zinger.
Things Could Have Gone Better For Arizona
Barry Goldwater's granddaughter didn't give her best performance at the roll call of the states nominating President Obama.
President Clinton Hugs President Obama
A surprise walk-on by the current POTUS following the speech of the former POTUS leads to a hug out.
Fab Or Drab At The Democratic National Convention
All of the fabbest and drabbest looks of the DNC! Check 'em out.
How The Democrats Botched Their Israel Politics In Charlotte
"It reflects the values of the Democratic Party," Hoyer tells BuzzFeed of the party's reversal on Jerusalem. Democrats need to "sack up," grumbles a liberal Jewish leader.
Benita Veliz Becomes First Undocumented Immigrant To Address A Party Convention
The DREAM Act advocate spoke briefly at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night in support of President Obama's policies to allow some young illegal immigrants who would have been eligible for the DREAM Act to stay in the US.
Photographic Evidence That The NFL Is America
This screencap from the opening night of the National Football League proves that football is more American than Mom, apple pie, and the national conventions.
DNC Chair On Why God/Jerusalem Were Overlooked: The Platform Is Many Pages Long
On CNN, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz said that God and Jerusalem were left out of the DNC platform because the platform was "many pages long."
