“Fidel Castro declared that a robot would do a better job as president than Barack Obama. After hearing this, Mitt Romney thanked Castro for his endorsement.” – Conan O’Brien “Mitt Romney says he understands the middle class, and that he knows it’s not easy keeping a roof over your family’s heads — as well as […]
The super PAC formerly run by Stephen Colbert and now run by Jon Stewart has released their first political ad, which it will air in South Carolina this week. And it is a doozy: I love the use of John Lithgow as the narrator (who recently played a serial killer on TV). You should also […]
[by Dean Obeldallah, reprinted from CNN] Stephen Colbert — host of “The Colbert Report” and unabashed right wing radical — is now considering running for President of the United States of America. Simply put: Colbert must be stopped! He is an existential threat to our way of life and to the exceptional nature of our […]
I think I predicted this! I’ll post the video of his announcement from tonight when it becomes available later, but until then you can read a transcript here. Colbert said “I am proud to announce that I am forming an exploratory committee to lay the groundwork for my possible candidacy for the president of the […]
“I watched the Republican debate. At one point, the candidates said there are no classes in America, a point then hotly debated by all six rich white guys that were there.” – Craig Ferguson “Mitt Romney said that he enjoyed firing people. Way to connect with the middle class there, Mitt.” – David Letterman “Turns […]
Warning – NSFW. Contains profanity. Plus you’ll LOL and your boss will wonder what you’re doing. See more of their sketches here.
“The remaining Republican candidates are in New Hampshire this weekend, where they will have two debates in the span of 12 hours. And this is just the regular season. Wait until the playoffs.” – Jimmy Kimmel “Newt Gingrich had a horrible week in the Iowa caucuses. Only 13 percent of his ex-wives voted for him.” […]
Public Policy Polling decided that since Stephen Colbert tried (but failed) to get his name on the South Carolina ballot, the very least they could do would be to include his name on their latest survey in the state, to see how he might have fared. Even though he is not really running for president […]
[by Laurence Brown, reprinted from the Indy Tribune] Republican Presidential Race Cancelled Following Poor Ratings WASHINGTON DC – Several major television networks have announced that the Republican race for the White House – which premiered last April across America – is to be cancelled after only one caucus. Executives decided to pull the plug on […]
“Tonight is the new season of ‘Jersey Shore.’ It promises to have all of the name calling, sex scandals, and backstabbing of the Republican primaries.” – Conan O’Brien “I read that Facebook is hosting a Republican debate on Sunday. Candidates will be seated based on their poll numbers, with Romney in the middle, Gingrich on […]
“Last night, Rick Perry said was quitting the race. But then this morning, he said he’s staying in. Hmm. Going back on his word? Maybe he’d make a good president after all.” – Craig Ferguson “Michele Bachmann pulled out of the presidential race and I just want to take a moment and say that Michele […]
© Ted Rall One way it could get much, much worse: President Santorum and VP Bachmann. Just sayin’.
Stephen Colbert takes on the winners of the Iowa caucuses: And satirist Andy Borowitz gets in some funny cracks: Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney was overjoyed today after finishing the Iowa caucuses in a virtual tie with a walking joke who wears sweater vests. “The eight people have spoken!” exclaimed Mr. Romney, who was joined […]
“Political analysts are saying that Mitt Romney is having trouble generating enthusiasm among Iowa voters. Now, ladies and gentlemen, you know you have a problem when people in Iowa find you dull.” – Conan O’Brien “Forty percent of the people of Iowa are undecided about who to select as a Republican candidate for president. Thank […]
© Kevin Siers As usual, the mainstream media is concentrating on the horse race aspects of the primary, and ignoring the real issues. But even the media is having trouble finding drama in this. I guess Romney has become inevitable, despite the fact that Republicans are willing to grasp at any straw that isn’t him. […]
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