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Mitt Romney’s Newest Mini-Headache: ‘Cookiegate’

In an awkward moment of forced small-talk, the GOP candidate inadvertently offended a local bakery – and 7-Eleven stores nationwide. Oops.

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Killer Chickens Star in Herman Cain’s Latest Ad

Watch out for the government: it may just peck you to death, etc.

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Planned Parenthood Turned Down a $500,000 Donation — and It Was a Smart Move

Famed “fratire” writer Tucker Max attempted to donate half a million dollars to the cash-strapped organization, but was denied. Why? Because sometimes a check isn’t just a check

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Politicians Fight Against Rush Limbaugh After Contraception Controversy

It’s not just advertisers — politicians and policymakers have also taken action to protest Limbaugh’s controversial comments.

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Stephen Colbert Addresses Absence with Nod to ‘Tough as Nails’ Mother

After abruptly shuttering production on The Colbert Report for a few days last week, Stephen Colbert was back on the air last night, and amid much speculation finally addressed the rumors as to why he was gone.

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Justin Long Is Mitt Romney as Steve Carell in The Office

Confused yet?

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Republicans Criticize Local GOP Group for Obama ‘Zombie’ Depiction

A Halloween-themed message to conservative supporters in one Virginia county took the holiday spirit to extreme levels.  Both Democrats and Republicans swiftly condemned its ghastly content.

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Baking Battle: Student Group Under Fire For Its Anti-Affirmative Action Bake Sale

A student group at UC Berkeley cooks up controversy with its anti-affirmative action bake sale.

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Turner Takes Over: Anthony Weiner’s Old Office Gets a Scrubdown

Newly-elected Republican Bob Turner officially took over Anthony Weiner’s House seat on Thursday. But he won’t literally be taking over his chair.

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President Matt Damon? Five Celebrities Who’ve Been Called To Run For Office

Everyone’s just looking for the next Ronald Reagan.