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Politics
Killer Chickens Star in Herman Cain’s Latest Ad
It probably isn’t accurate to say that Herman Cain’s web advertisements have gotten “increasingly” bizarre. Pretty much all of his new ads have been like that recently, to the point where the argument he’s making about bloated …
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
Karl Rove’s Group Portrays Barack Obama as James Bond
In a particularly sharp bit of political mudslinging, the Karl Rove-advised American Crossroads political action committee dreamt up a humorous way to dramatize President Obama’s “hot mic” moment: recreate the incident as a James …
President Obama: ‘If I Had a Son, He’d Look Like Trayvon’
The backlash against Trayvon Martin’s shooting has swept the nation, with thousands demonstrating in New York and Florida, and millions signing an online petition. And now the awareness has spread to the highest ranks in …
Romney Aide’s Gaffe Shakes Up Etch A Sketch Sales
A comparison drawn between Mitt Romney and the beloved toy has led to a big sales boost for Ohio Art.
Top 5 Worst U.S. States for Women
Which states have been ranked the worst for women to live in? iVillage takes a look at the places where it’s hard to be a woman
Everyone Loves a Good Etch A Sketch Meme
Hopefully Mitt Romney can “shake off” the latest round of online humor. (Sorry.)
New Jersey Capital Will Run Out of Toilet Paper Due to Budget Battle
New Jersey legislators are trying to ensure they don’t flush money down the toilet, but pretty soon, they might not be able to flush the toilet at all. A budget stalemate in Trenton, N.J. has prevented the city from purchasing …
What’s in a Name? German Town Tries to Shutter Store with Name Like Norwegian Murderer
The controversial naming of a new Thor Steinar clothing store spurred outrage in Germany and Norway.
Meet Marvin E. Quasniki, the Puppet Running for President
The Republican candidate is encouraging us to dream smaller.
Watch: Herman Cain’s Super PAC Releases Bizarre ‘Goldfish’ Ad
As a metaphor for the flailing economy, Herman Cain’s recent Super PAC advertisement features a goldfish trying to “swim on land.”