Former Aide: Michele Bachmann Had “Unnatural Relationship” With Debate Coach
Peter Waldron alleges “Rasputin-like” control over the candidate. “The story is completely false,” says O’Donnell.
Peter Waldron alleges “Rasputin-like” control over the candidate. “The story is completely false,” says O’Donnell.
If you plan on staying up late and watching coverage of the first-in-the-nation Republican caucus, you’re going to need this. Keep these rules and a 12-pack handy as you wade through merciless hours of punditry and spin-doctoring.
Absurd excuse for flip flopping on an important issue for the sake of wooing Iowa evangelicals? Or the absurdest? A quote from Rick Perry explaining why he changed his mind from allowing abortion in cases of rape and incest, a position he held as recently as last month, to wanting a total ban.
Penn Jillette uses an atheism scale to rate the presidential candidates, from Obama to Romney. Do you know who the most religious president was in American history? Well, Penn is about to tell you.
At a town hall meeting in an Iowa Pizza Hut, two teenagers pressed the presidential hopeful on LGBT rights. And impressively, both girls (as well as a third who asked about the dangers of mandated school prayer) refused to back down from the Congresswoman despite the room’s fervent support of Bachmann’s answers. (via gawker.com) Watch Video ›
You can’t stop The Blitz.
Oops. Intrade is the online prediction market that follows everything from stocks to box office openings to presidential candidate prospects (it’s basically online gambling). Here’s a snapshot of Rick Perry’s standing immediately after his debate meltdown.
Rick Perry at the GOP debate can’t remember his own talking points when coming up with the third department of government he would eliminate. “Oops.”—Former Presidential Candidate Rick Perry
Cain’s finally got his very own Ben & Jerry’s flavor. Perfect for nervously shoveling into your mouth during the next, squirm-inducing press conference. Look forward to Herman’s Gropeberry Sorbet later this primary season!
This story just got much creepier and much more serious. Sharon Bialek just held a press conference in which she accused Herman Cain of reaching for her genitals and trying to force her head into his crotch. Here’s the portion where she recounts the (alleged) ugly encounter, which rises well above sexual harassment and into the realm of sexual assault.
It’s an epic struggle for the soul (and succulent brains) of the Republican party. This looks like a job for Jason Heuser. View List ›
Stop swingin’ the bat. Put the bat down, Michele. Michele? Give me the bat … (via.) View Image ›
31 of Michele Bachmann’s greatest hits. Enjoy. Read More ›
31 of Michele Bachmann’s greatest hits. Enjoy. View List ›
The only person dumber than Sarah Palin is Michele Bachmann. Everything Bachmann says makes no sense, is stupid, and is all for attention. That’s why I can’t wait for the Palin/Bachmann 2012 ticket! View List ›