Michael Bennet “Doesn’t Confuse the Blogosphere with Real People and Real Voters”

By: Michael Whitney Thursday March 25, 2010 9:14 am

Hey, Internet! Did you know that by reading news in an online medium you cede your rights as both a voting citizen and as a person? According to Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, that’s all true!

Bennet is feeling the pressure at home for bailing on his promise to “save the public option,” and now he’s lashing out. A local TV news outlet in Bennet’s hometown of Denver reported last night that Bennet says he “doesn’t confuse the blogosphere for real people and real voters.”

RNSC: Al Franken Laughs at the Disabled

By: Lindsay Beyerstein Wednesday October 29, 2008 10:32 am

Al Franken has been the target of some of the ugliest political ads of 2008, courtesy of the Republican National Senatorial Committee. This one really takes the cake. The voiceover claims that Franken "humiliates minorities", "demeans women", "writes pornography", and "laughs at the disabled," amongst other defects.   Life imitates art, I guess. Here’s a [...]

Dramatic McCain

By: Lindsay Beyerstein Thursday October 16, 2008 8:46 am

Exhibit A, John McCain in last night’s presidential debate: EXHIBIT B, Internet video classic, Dramatic Chipmunk: Uncanny, isn’t it?

McCain Rolls Eyes When Obama Mentions Murdered Union Organizers

By: Lindsay Beyerstein Thursday October 16, 2008 8:12 am

John McCain literally rolled his eyes when Barack Obama mentioned murdered union organizers in Columbia in his answer to a trade question during last night’s presidential debate.

McCain Attack Ad Links Obama to Mysterious “Black Community”

By: Lindsay Beyerstein Wednesday October 15, 2008 4:05 pm

Jay Smooth of Ill Doctrine has obtained an exclusive copy of John McCain’s hard hitting attack ad which reveals Barack Obama’s longstanding ties to an entity known as “the Black community.”

Video: Debate Tips for John McCain

By: Lindsay Beyerstein Wednesday October 15, 2008 10:36 am

Barack Obama and John McCain will face off in Long Island tonight in the final debate before the presidential election. McCain has one last chance to reestablish himself as a viable candidate and reverse his steady decline in the polls. In the spirit of bipartisanship, The Jed Report has produced a helpful debate prep video for John McCain.

The Great Schlep: Talk to Your Bubbe in Florida

By: Lindsay Beyerstein Saturday September 27, 2008 11:27 am

Comedian Sarah Silverman stars in a new video, “The Great Schlep” it’s part of a campaign to encourage young Jews to go to Florida to sell their grandparents on Barack Obama. Video probably NSFW.

Kid Rock Sells National Guard to His Demographic Base

By: Lisa Derrick Monday September 15, 2008 8:20 pm

Movie goers are getting a special treat at their local cinemas: a fast paced, epic two and half minute video/commercial for the National Guard by singer Kid Rock, the self-described "Pimp of the Nation" selling the idea of enlisting in the guard as a  really good idea. Bombs! Helicopters! Explosions! Stopping your tank just before [...]

Palin Blanks on Bush Doctrine, Sexism to Blame

By: Lindsay Beyerstein Thursday September 11, 2008 6:24 pm

Okay, enough is enough. John McCain’s team has got to stop messing with Sarah Palin. I mean, this is getting sexist. They totally set up America’s ruby lipped hockey mom by not telling her what the Bush Doctrine was before her 9/11 interview with Charlie Gibson! It’s time for the McCain campaign grow up and [...]

McCain Plays the POW Card At Home (Video)

By: Lindsay Beyerstein Monday September 8, 2008 1:51 pm

See more funny videos at Funny or Die One of John McCain’s many homes is an apartment and his roommates are sick of the Hanoi Hilton routine. Watch.  

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