Archive
January 3, 2012
Rand Paul Asked Bill Kristol About The Mossad
You can't make it up: The libertarian's first words to the neoconservative icon were about Israel's secret service.
Romney Responds To Video Unearthed By BuzzFeed's Kaczynski
Romney had described himself as progressive. He says he's not any more: "That was ten years ago and I’m more conservative than I was ten years ago," he tells Fox News.
Sea Turtles Give Eachother A High Five
This is so radical.
In The Drudge Caucus Jon Huntsman Is Even Losing To Herman Cain
The "Drudge Caucus" polls opened earlier today on the Drudge Report and Jon Huntsman is in dead last. We say "dead" last, because he's even losing to a man who had to drop out of the race in shame due to sexual harassment allegations.
An Inspiring Rick Perry Video That Tells You How Good A Candidate He Might Have Been
They're hoping Iowans watch this on their iPads and laptops before they caucus tonight. If Rick Perry hadn't turned out to be the Baryshnikov of stepping on his own dick, he could have been a contender.
Imagine If Ron Paul Was Your Ob/Gyn
Newsbeast tracked down some of Dr. Paul's patients. And they recall him as kind and capable -- though inclined to talking about the gold standard while they were on the table.
Barack Obama Aid Has Lucky Iowa-Shaped Chip
You probably thought the president was going to be upstaged by the Republican caucuses in Iowa. Well his tumblr is here to tell you that you are dead wrong.
10 Pictures Of Workin' Man Mitt Romney
Workin' Man Mitt is a regular guy, just like you! Mitt Romney's been trying for years to shed the stiff, robotic, and out of touch image that some voters have of him. From the murky depths of Romney's 2002 Massachusetts gubernatorial campaign website, these "work days" photos show his best attempts to relate to the working man.
The Des Moines Register's Interesting Ad Placement
With the arrival of the Iowa Caucuses tonight, The Des Moines Register's website will be receiving its quadrennial spike in traffic that accompanies the event. That's why many found it interesting that surrounding the paper's coverage of the Republican caucuses are controversial ads for Barack Obama's campaign.
The Iowa Caucuses Drinking Game
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.
Google Cashes In On Political Cash Flood
Here's the business card of a guy we met in Des Moines. Sean Harrison is Google's Account Executive for Independent Expenditures and SuperPACs.
Controversial PSA Campaign Targets Obese Children
Georgia has the second highest childhood obesity rate in United States. But do these commercials cross the line from concerned to damaging or just tell it like it is?
Do You Know Mitt Romney's Real First Name?
Forty-four percent of Americans still don't know what Mitt Romney's actual first name is. Do you?
BuzzFeed Exclusive: How Much Did The Republicans Waste On Television Ads In Iowa?
Rick Perry spent ten times as much on television advertising as did Rick Santorum. Lot of good it did him.
40 Young People Around Iowa Share Their American Dream
For the past few days, I've been carrying around a sketchbook and markers and asking young people at caucus events in Sioux City, Orange City, Rock Rapids, Mason City, Cedar Falls, Des Moines, and Urbandale, Iowa what their idea of the American dream is. Here's what they said.
How Does One Caucus In Iowa?
You might have heard that the Republican caucusing process in Iowa is a fairly simple affair when compared to the Democrat version. But is easier better? Take a look at this excellent interactive infographic from the Des Moines Register and decide for yourself.
Ceiling Fans And Stunts Do Not Mix
You read the title. Now watch the video, and heed its warning.
Ron Paul Has Unusual Views On Many Issues
Not just marijuana and the Fed!
My Night At Michele Bachmann's Headquarters
Ever wonder what it looks like inside Michele Bachmann's Iowa headquarters? Well, I found out for you. Here are some of my pictures and things I noticed.
How Michele Bachmann Is Like Tim Tebow
A group supporting her makes the case in this ad. "No baggage, Christian, and like Tebow, she keeps fighting and keeps winning votes."
Six Essential Tweets Of Caucus Eve
Political twitter becomes a firehose on nights like last night. Here's some of what you missed.
Obama Is The Winner In Today's Caucuses, His Pollster Tells BuzzFeed
Which is why Romney would like primary season to end tonight.
Who's Writing Rupert Murdoch's Tweets?
Maybe somebody whose first language isn't English? Read the tweets below and see if you agree with Murdoch chronicler Gabriel Sherman, who speculated last night that Murdoch's Chinese-born wife, Wendi Deng Murdoch, is typing up the tweets for a mogul who only recently learned to use email.
Three Theories Of Rupert Murdoch's Rick Santorum Endorsement
The News Corp. chief unexpectedly backed Santorum on his wild new Twitter account today. What was that about?
Watch Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 14
Picks up a month later in the town of Rosewood after the four Liars were caught by police.
Actually, Iowa Is Extremely Liberal
Never mind all those Republicans. This Iowan makes the progressive case for his state.
