Archive
January 27, 2012
The Loopy Attack Ad That Failed To Stop Newt
BuzzFeed spoke recently to Ben Jones, who played Cooter on the Dukes of Hazzard, ran against Newt Gingrich in 1994, and who really hates him. Here's the infamous anti-Newt rap ad that he ran which failed to stop Gingrich. It's like he distilled the entire 1990s into one 30 second ad.
Cooter From Dukes Of Hazzard Really, Really Hates Newt Gingrich
Ben Jones played Cooter and also ran against Gingrich for a seat in Congress. He's the latest 90s figure to come out of the woodwork to stop Newt.
The Federal Budget In Household Terms
Sometimes a simple tweak makes things so much more obvious.
Mike Huckabee Hits Gingrich Over Out Of Context Quote
Newt Gingrich released a new ad today, hitting Mitt Romney over his support for Paul Tsongas in the 1992 Massachusetts Primary, his blind trust investments in Fannie and Freddie, and his denial of having seen an ad he in fact approved. The new spot, which quotes Mike Huckabee, was quickly responded to by Huckabee. Through his PAC, Huckabee released a statement saying "Any use of an out of context quote from the Republican Presidential primary 4 years ago in a political ad to advocate for the election or defeat of another candidate is not authorized, approved, or known in advance by me."
Elizabeth Warren Suggests She's Not In The 1%
In fact, she is. The liberal standard-bearer's wealth is in the eight-figures.
Google Is Trying To Guess Your Age And Gender
With mixed results. According to Google, I have a penis. This is news to me!
Taylor Swift Is A Vindictive Brat And Other Links
Twitter may no longer be a hot bed of revolution. The social media giant is caving to pressure to censor tweets according to each country's law.
The 10 Images Republicans Want You To See
If you're a Republican or if you know a Republican you've probably seen at least one of these on your Facebook.
The 10 Images That Democrats Want You To See
These are the photos that Democrats are passing around Facebook in huge numbers.
Rick Santorum Doesn't Need To Print Out His Own Tax Returns
Under the tax code, he can get his wife or an accountant to do that. It's OK to just say you want a break from the trail, Rick.
The Reagan Diary Wars
What's the fuss over a decades-old journal? Newt and Mitt fight over the significance of mentions in Ronald Reagan's diaries.
Anonymous Invades Polish Parliament
Pop culture is seeping into politics more and more every day. The Polish Palikota Party showed a united front, and abuse of office copier regulation, during parliament yesterday.
Indianapolis Star Cartoonist Envisions Mitch Daniels As Obi-Wan
It's how some Republicans really feel.
An Old Attack, And Romney's 2002 Response
Newt Gingrich's superPAC Winning Our Future has been making a habit of recycling old attacks on Mitt Romney. First, they released a widely panned documentary, When Mitt Romney Came To Town. Now, they are releasing a document about Medicare fraud that occurred at company Bain Capital invested in which Romney sat on the board of. The attack is an old one. Romney's 2002 Gubernatorial opponent, Shannon O'Brien, used the attack to repeatedly hammer Romney as "the face of corporate greed." Romney addressed the claims in this 2002 debate.
When Mitt Romney Attacked Ted Kennedy About His Blind Trust
Mitt Romney defends his investments in the Cayman Islands and elsewhere on the grounds he can't control money in a "blind trust." But in 1994 Romney was attacking his opponent, Senator Ted Kennedy, over his blind trust's investments, calling the move "an age-old ruse."
The Craziest Political Ad That You Will See Today
Republican Congressional hopeful Mark Oxner's new ad looks like it was directed by Tim and Eric, has throw-away attacks at Cialis and Anonymous, and features Barack Obama driving a ship off a waterfall. Totally normal.
What's The Oldest Internet Meme You Can Remember?
So everyone knows the internet regurgitates cultural garbage over and over again until it becomes gibberish. And it's been doing that for a really long time. So dig through your Livejournals and YTMND accounts and let us know what the oldest meme you can remember is.
Jack Welch: Fire Ron Paul
The businessman and his wife call for Paul to be forcibly ejected from this election cycle.
Obama's Reading Him, But Kagan Still Supports Romney
The conservative foreign policy thinker is pleased, but unmoved, to be on the president's reading list.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's Passive-Aggressive Letter To Obama
Nice penmanship, Gov!
Romney, Foot On Gingrich's Neck, Won't Let Up
In the spin room, still attacking. ""We are committed to ensuring that every Republican primary voter in Florida knows all about Speaker Gingrich," says Chen.
Rick Santorum Got Under Mitt Romney's Skin
The sustained attack on Romney's health care position was the only time the former governor got a bit rattled. Jed Lewison captured these images of an irritated Romney.
Santorum Pins Romney Down On Health Care
And in defending his plan, Romney sounds like he's defending Obama's.
Six Pictures Of Ron Paul Trying To Belong
He just can't fit in. With @nycsouthpaw.
Gingrich The Whiner
It's not just the debate: He's been on defense all day.
Ron Paul Is Off The Leash At Tonight's Debate
His campaign does one thing, he says another.
Romney Smacks Newt Down Again
This time, the question is the mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Romney invested in them -- but Gingrich was on payroll.
Americans Don't Actually Care Much About Immigration
The issue isn't even on Gallup's list of top concerns. But it's consumed the first 20 minutes of the CNN debate.
Challenges Of Advance Work
Could somebody move that dumpster? From Romney's event in Jacksonville, Florida today.
The Ad Newt Gingrich Should Air
If he's as grandiose as he says he is. Paid for by BuzzFeed.
A Tribute To Eiko Ishioka
You might think you don't know who Eiko Ishioka is, but you do. The visionary costume designer and art director succumbed to cancer at the age of 73. Here is a small sampling of her unforgettable work.
Paul Campaign Disavows "Protocols Of The Elders Of Zion" Sale
The book wasn't being sold through the official merchandise channel, but on a blogger's page. Up for years, it came down today.
Romney Camp Keeps Bad News Out Of The Emails
Nothing to see here!
