Archive
January 12, 2012
Perry Can't Let Go Of Third Rail
Voter presses him on social security rhetoric. A reminder that he was always going to have a tough race.
Teddy Bears Aren't Real
Logic dictates that stuffed animals are not alive. Logic can sod off. Look at those sad eyes.
The 25 Most Offensive Tweets At Michelle Obama
So, Michelle Obama joined Twitter today. Here's 25 people who aren't very happy about it.
Mitt Romney's 30 Biggest Fans
For many Republicans, Mitt Romney is the guy you settle for. But these 30 people are in love.
Romney, Staying Ahead Of The Pack, Buying Radio In Nevada
A media-buying source says he's looking past the initial contests to a state where he'll likely be battling Ron Paul for delegates.
If Newt Gingrich Could Be An Animal, What Would He Be?
While Newt's choice of animal spirit isn't very surprising, his reason for choosing it is like... whoa.
Book Depicts Cranky Obama On Baghdad Visit
The then-candidate "didn't want to take pictures with any more soldiers."
Transgender Former Girl Scout Rebuts Boycott
Buck Angel reminds everyone what Girls Scouts are really about. Despite what one teen girl says, no one should be boycotting delicious cookies sold by people who advocate tolerance.
Arresting Officer At Romney Event Says Student "Hadn't Done Anything"
So why did Romney campaign staff demand that Bieber be removed from their event?
Mitt Romney Speaks Spanish!
Mitt Romney released a new Spanish-language ad in Florida yesterday ahead of the primary there at the end of this month. In 2008 Romney also released two Spanish language ads in Florida, where he lost to John McCain.
McCain Hit Romney On Bain In 2008
Defends him today. In '08, "strip away the jobs." In '12, "Communism."
Crow Enjoys A Snowy Innertubing Session
Listen guy, it's a little early to be training for the Winter Olympics.
We Now Have More Dirt On Politicians Than We Know What To Do With
Reuters' Jack Shafer writes that the glut of information -- with our Andrew Kaczynski at its center -- is rendering opposition research obsolete.
The Homeless Man With The Golden Voice One Year Later
If you've been wondering what happened to Ted Williams, Entertainment Tonight caught up with him to see what he's doing today.
In South Carolina, Paul Renews Santorum Attack
The scorched-earth libertarian is buying 60-second attack spots against the flagging Rick Santorum in South Carolina, a BuzzFeed source says. Also whacking Newt. Romney says: Thanks!
It Costs $400 To Get Callista Gingrich's Hair, But We Can Do It For Free
With some graphics help from Amy Sly you can "Callista" yourself right now with just your webcam.
Amber Rose Breaks Down As She Recalls Being Bullied By Fans Of Kanye West
"No one what I've been through and knows the things I had I had to deal with when Kanye made his album and he talked reckless[ly] about me on his album -- and then I have people throwing things at me in the street because they're fans of Kanye's." Way to make a girl cry, Sway.
Romney Viewed Affordable Housing As Right, Not Privilege
Before his current laissez-faire incarnation, Gov. Romney backed, practiced extensive intervention in the market.
We Think This Ad Has Something To Do With Israelis Not Liking Obama
Though the copy is just about not using newspapers -- Obama's in the news a lot -- to clean your windows. Copyranter thinks there's more to it.
The Next Paul
In Rand Paul, the family and the movement see a successor. The Establishment sees a hostage.
Bolton To Endorse Romney
Former U.N. Ambassador expected to announce this evening on Fox. A mustachioed uber-hawk whom Gingrich promised Foggy Bottom.
With Bain Before He Was Against It
An Obama ally who blasted Romney's Bain tie today. But Reed hired a top official from the firm.
When Mitt Romney Didn't Think Corporations Were People
Mitt Romney has defended saying "Corporations are people my friend" at the Iowa State Fair, a gaffe that he turned into a defense of capitalism. In 2003, however, when he delivered the keynote address at the Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation’s first IdeasStream Symposium, he assured his audience that he didn't share other Republicans' enthusiasm for corporations. Update: The extended clip, in which Romney places himself in between standard Republican and Democratic views, is here.
In Columbia, Romney Gets A Hero's Welcome
Southern hospitality? Haley defends on Bain attacks.
