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I *Knew* Rick Perry Was High!
Remember Rick Perry’s “oops” moment? Turns out he was hopped up on painkillers: Texas Governor Rick Perry’s famous “oops” moment during one of his last Republican presidential debates was just one highlight of his often confused campaign across America. It was reportedly made possible by the heavy, deadening influence of…
Satire: Santorum thinks ‘it’s never polite to look a rape horse in the mouth’
From the satirists that brought you comedian Andy Cobb as “a godless heathen” mocking Rick Perry’s bizarre anti-gay political ad comes a tidal wave of sarcasm cresting off Rick Santorum’s odd statement that women who are the victims of rape should “make the best of a bad situation” and go…
Music Fridays: Don’t Leave Me This Way Edition
Panda Party time! The title, of course, refers to Rick Perry’s sudden and much lamented departure. We’d all grown fond of the way he would grunt out catchphrases during debates, a nice counterpoint to Gingrich droning on and on, as if he was saying anything more meaningful than shouting out catchphrases.…
Court won’t add Perry, Gingrich to Virginia ballot
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An appeals court on Tuesday rejected a request by candidates Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich to be added to the Virginia ballot in the state’s March 6 Republican presidential primary election, saying they knew the rules and failed to qualify. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and congressman…
Turkey condemns slam by Rick Perry
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Turkey condemned as “unfounded and inappropriate” on Tuesday comments by Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry that the country is ruled by Islamic terrorists and questioning whether it should remain in the NATO alliance. Perry, the governor of Texas, also said during a Republican debate in South Carolina…
Perry: ‘Over the top’ to give urinating marines ‘criminal’ charges
While many have directed anger towards the four U.S. marines urinating on dead Taliban soldiers, Rick Perry seemed to place his frustration on the issue more towards the White House. On CNN’s State of the Union Sunday morning, the Texas governor was asked his thoughts about the controversial video. Although…
Judge keeps Gingrich, Perry, Huntsman off Virginia ballot
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal judge in Virginia on Friday refused to order that candidates Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich and Jon Huntsman be added to the ballot in the state’s March 6 Republican presidential primary election after they failed to qualify. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and congressman Ron Paul…
Maddow explains how CNN bent over backwards to let Perry debate
On her show Thursday night, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow explained how CNN bent its own guidelines to let Texas Gov. Rick Perry appear in the final debate before the South Carolina primary. “Will Rick Perry be allowed into that debate? On the surface it appears he does not quality,” she…
Andy Cobb: ‘Where’s your God now, Rick Perry?’
The political satirist who led the charge against Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s bizarre “Strong” advertisement is back, and seemingly delighted that Iowans basically wanted nothing to do with the guy. This time, instead of mocking Perry’s bizarre claim that President Barack Obama is waging a “war on religion,” Cobb went…
What To Expect In Iowa Tonight
First, I (@pandagon) and Amanda (@amandamarcotte) will be offering up commentary on the Iowa Caucuses on Twitter tonight. Follow us for fun and hilarity and idle ruminations on how awesome it would be if a giggly-drunk Rick Perry showed up at Romney’s victory party and offered to weed his garden,…
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