election-2012
This Isn't the Only Good Thing to Come Out of the VP Debate, But It Is the Best
Neetzan Zimmerman · 10/12/12 08:00AMIf There's One Thing to Remember About the VP Debate, It's That Joe Biden Laughed His Way Through It
Kate Bennert · 10/12/12 02:50AMAccording to Twitter, the vice presidential debate was entirely more lively than the first presidential debate. According to Joe Biden, the vice presidential debate was very funny—nay, hilarious. The current VP chuckled almost every time Paul Ryan opened his mouth. But who can blame him when Ryan changed his mind at least three times over the course of the debate, still could not produce numbers to back up his tax plan, and basically said that his reason for wanting to outlaw abortion is that his daughter once looked like a bean? Seriously.
One Nation Under Paul Ryan's Bicep: The Gawker 2012 Vice Presidential Debate Liveblog
Mobutu Sese Seko · 10/11/12 07:50PMThe 2012 vice presidential debate begins at 9 p.m. How drunk will Joe Biden be? How drunk will we be? How many push-ups will Paul Ryan do? How many very direct analogies to pornography or guitar solos can an event like this inspire? Join us here for a liveblog with my esteemed colleague Drew Magary.
Mitt Romney Claims No American Dies Because They Don't Have Health Insurance, Is Dead Wrong
Neetzan Zimmerman · 10/11/12 10:57AMEsquire and Yahoo! Ask the Tough Questions in New Presidential Poll
Robert Kessler · 10/10/12 05:38PMThe Ryan-Biden Debate: ‘Let’s Talk Powerpoints’ vs. ‘I’m Gonna Fuck You Up, Chief’
Mobutu Sese Seko · 10/10/12 12:45PMDeep down, probably all of us secretly wish that The Onion's version of Vice President Joe Biden were real. Perhaps it's all those gaffes talking—the combined weight of decades of gives-no-fuck moments leading to the suspicion that maybe this is a dude who would be willing to race you for the vice presidency because, face it, your IROC-Z is bullshit. The idea that any iteration of that dude might show up is what makes tomorrow night's vice presidential debate so potentially exciting.
Ann Romney Survives Butter Attack, Pets Her Horse on This Morning's Good Morning America
Robert Kessler · 10/10/12 12:05PMObama Campaign Speaks Sarcastically, Carries a Big Bird in New YouTube Ad [UPDATE]
Neetzan Zimmerman · 10/09/12 08:55AMIt's been nearly a week since the first presidential debate, but the Obama campaign hopes Mitt Romney's Big Bird gaffe is still strong enough in the minds of voters that an ad lampooning the GOP nominee's vow to "crack down on Sesame Street" will slow down the post-debate momentum evident in the latest Pew Research poll.
Paul Ryan Gets Pissy Over Reporter's Question, Interview Ends Abruptly
Taylor Berman · 10/08/12 06:27PMWhy Does Mitt Romney Hate Kids?: GOP Nominee Too Busy to Answer Questions for Nick News Special
Neetzan Zimmerman · 10/08/12 04:54PMMitt Romney Lays Out Foreign Policy in Speech: Maybe We'll Stay, Maybe We Won't
Robert Kessler · 10/08/12 12:54PMMitt Romney just finished delivering a speech called "The Mantle of Leadership" at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. It was billed by his campaign as a major foreign policy speech.
Mitt Romney Debates Himself, Loses
Neetzan Zimmerman · 10/08/12 08:46AMStacey Dash Comes Out — as a Mitt Romney Supporter
Neetzan Zimmerman · 10/08/12 08:23AMWatch a Pro-Obama Video Made by a Simpsons and Family Guy Animator
Louis Peitzman · 10/06/12 12:46PM
The quality of animation on YouTube is hit or miss, which is why it's always nice to see the work of an accomplished professional.
'Home Crafts Expert' Steve Martin Endorses Nebraska Democrat in Senate Race
Louis Peitzman · 10/06/12 09:43AM
It's nice to have famous friends, especially when you're running for office.
The Cover of Next Week's New Yorker Is Brutal But Genius
Neetzan Zimmerman · 10/05/12 04:55PMDid Romney Use a Cheat Sheet on Wednesday? And Other Debate Conspiracy Theories
Max Read · 10/05/12 02:02PMHow did Mitt Romney win the debate? Sure, it could be because his opponent was unprepared and listless. Or it could be because he had a cheat sheet with all the answers on it. Careful video analysis of Romney taking something out of his pocket has revealed, Daily Kos bloggers and others claim, a tiny piece of paper covered with answers. ("OBAMA POLICIES = BAD.")