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- Michele Bachmann’s Iran Gaffe Shows Foreign Policy IneptitudeThis article explains why Michele Bachmann's Iran gaffe makes her unqualified for the presidency.
- Bachmann in Denial: 'I Haven't Had a Gaffe'Rep. Bachmann denied she had made any gaffes that had caused her to drop in the national presidential preference polls.
- Sarkozy’s Open Mic Gaffe and Other ‘Oops’ MomentsAdd this unfortunate undiplomatic incident to a long list of open mic gaffes. Politicians, would-be-politicians and even British royalty have all seen their private utterances made regrettably public by a microphone that was left on.
- Biden's Latest Gaffe May Lose Him VP Spot in 2012Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview on Florida radio station WLRN Thursday that voters should blame President Obama for the bad economy, not President Bush.
- Bachmann on Her Many Gaffes: 'The Media Will Report What the Media Will Report'Bachmann may have accurately assessed her problem with the media when she said that "the media will report what the media will report." But at the same time, she is the problem with that reporting. She could also be the solution.
- Bachmann Rattled: Perry Poll Win Leads to Elvis Gaffe, $2 Gas PromiseCould it be that the quick success of Texas Governor Rick Perry, who entered the GOP race just hours before the Ames Straw Poll and who dominated the first national poll he was included in since his announcement, has got her more than a bit worried?
- Bachmann Gaffe: Wishes Elvis Happy Birthday -- on Day of His DeathBachmann, who claims to be an Elvis fan, made a particularly offensive gaffe in Spartanburg right after she got off the bus, somehow confusing the August anniversary of The King's death with his birthday.
Mind-Boggling Political Gaffes that Have Ended CampaignsFrom "standing with our North Korean allies" to overhauling our Constitution, here are some of the worst gaffes political candidates have made during their campaigns in recent years.
Quote Roundup: Unforgettable Politician Campaign GaffesWith presidential campaign hopeful Michele Bachmann in the news with her John Wayne Gacy gaffe, here's a look at other politicians' campaign slips.- Michele Bachmann's Gaffe on Gaffe: John Quincy Adams Elevated to Founding FatherBachmann attempted to rectify a gaffe from earlier in the year on "Good Morning America." While doing so, she elevated sixth president John Quincy Adams to the role of Founding Father, a role his most distinguished father John Adams actually enjoyed.
- Still Think Sarah Palin Will Run for President After the Paul Revere Gaffe?Her gaffe in Boston over the midnight ride of Paul Revere was a political hot topic for days. And it would have simply become just another part of the legendary Palin library of such occurrences had she not added fuel to the fire just a few days later...
- Sarah Palin's History Gaffe Rides All Over Paul Revere's LegendLeave it to the gotcha! lamestream media to keep up the tradition of Katie Couric (and any other reporter, anchor, or commentator that asked Palin a question that wasn't scripted) and send her stumbling into a nearly incoherent reinterpretative gaffe...
Sarah Palin's Most Memorable GaffesWhen it comes to things she's demonstrated she's unfamiliar with, Sarah Palin has barreled through geopolitics, American foreign policy, world history and now American history. What's left?- Alabama Gov. Bentley's Christian Gaffes on God, and Other Political MishapsRobert Bentley's huge gaffe on Christian "brothers and sisters" and a reflection of other foolish political statements with Biden and Jackson-Lee.
'Potatoe,' 'North Korean Allies' -- the Political Consequences of Gaffes from Quayle and PalinSarah Palin mistakenly referred to North Korea as the U.S.'s ally. This seem to confirm her inexperience and lack of knowledge in foreign policy, as displayed earlier in a Katie Couric interview. Will this slip of the tongue hurt her?
Top 5 Best Political Gaffes of All TimeSarah's Palin's Korea mix-up is another gaffe in a long list of political missteps by major politicians. What are the best? We've compiled a list of the top 5 political gaffes of all time.
Sarah Palin Gaffe Makes North Korea an 'Ally'It seems that Sarah Palin is having a bit of a problem with geography -- again. A glaring gaffe made on Glenn Beck's radio show Wednesday has caught fire and is burning up the blogosphere, perhaps doing no small damage to Palin's political...- Sarah Palin North Korea Gaffe Latest BlunderSarah Palin added another gaffe to her resume when she mistakenly said we had to stand by our "North Korean allies." Such mistakes are more glaring now, after her family took over TV and with 2012 rapidly approaching.
- Rick Sanchez Fired from CNN for 'Unforgivable Gaffe' About John Stewart and Jews in the MediaIf the Harry Potter universe has the "unforgivable curses", the media has the "unforgivable gaffes." Friday, October 1st, former CNN on air personality Rick Sanchez committed one of those gaffes while venting against Jon Stewart.
Miss Universe Competitor Venus Raj Commits Gaffe, Loses Shot at the CrownMiss Philippines Venus Raj seemed to have lost her cool in the recent Miss Universe competition, stumbling her way through an easy question. It's a beauty pageant tradition for viewers to experience schadenfreude at the expense of the beautiful.- Seven Gaffes of Good TasteSpouting off about the erosion of good taste.
Top Ten Vice Presidential GaffesAfter White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said that there was "no doubt" that republicans could take control of the House this fall, vice president Joe Biden started making gaffes of his own. The top ten are listed below.- Was Ernie Anastos' Verbal Gaffe Really that Bad?Was Ernie Anastos' verbal gaffe about plucking the chicken really that bad? When compared to recent celebrity blunders, Ernie Anastos' gaffe pales in comparison.
UK Tory Leader David Cameron Apologizes for Twitter GaffeTory leader David Cameron has apologized for a gaffe he made on radio about Twitter. Is this much ado about nothing?- Humour: Presidential Gaffes... The Inside InfoA satirical view of gaffes at the highest levels and a closer look at the king of all Gaffers: G.W.Bush
Joe Biden's Top 7 Gaffe-iest GaffesSince he has made it into the news once again by gaffe-ing his way into the bad graces of an enormous industry in the United States, this seems as good a time as any to put this gaffe into perspective
President Obama Makes Special Olympics Gaffe on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"President Barack Obama went on "The Tonight Show" and has found that, like several other times before, when left to his own devices and spontaneity, he can be prone to gaffes. His appearance on "The Tonight Show," although an historic event...- Obama Thanks Himself to Cover for Teleprompter GaffeDuring a St. Patrick's Day gathering between President Obama and Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen, Obama's speech was accidentally on the teleprompter and read by Cowen. Obama had to thank himself, as Cowen, to brush aside the technical difficulty.
Danyelle Sargent to Be Fired Again Over Mike Singletary Interview Gaffe?Danyelle Sargent has one of the hottest videos on YouTube, ranking right up there with all the campaign goofiness going on. And Sargent did not have a wardrobe malfunction. No, Sargent asked Mike Singletary if he had talked to the deceased.- Top 5 Presidential Campaign GaffesFive Presidential candidate gaffes that may have changed the outcomes of elections.
A Collection of the 2008 Presidential Candidate's Verbal GaffesDepending on your point of view, when a Presidential candidate makes a verbal gaffe, it's either good or bad. No matter your political leanings, there's a verbal flub here for everybody. Barack Obama, John McCain & Sarah Palin's most memorable verbal screw-ups.
McCain Spain Blunder Redolent of Schwarzenegger Spiegel GaffeThe McCain Spain incident and the Schwarzenegger Spiegel gaffe showcase what goes wrong when politicians give interviews: they are Jacks of all trades, masters of none, and rather than focusing on the issues, they like to pontificate on human interest.
Obama's Auschwitz Gaffe Not the "False Claim" GOP ClaimsSenator Barack Obama has made another gaffe. This time it's historical in nature. The Republicans and the McCain campaign were quick to jump on the gaffe as a sign of Obama's lack of experience and his inability to lead the nation. They are also implying...
President Obama of These Fifty Seven States of the UnionRecently, during a campaign swing in Oregon, Senator Barack Obama, candidate for US President, displayed a curious ignorance of geography of the country that he proposes to lead. He has increased the size of the United States by at least seven states.- Obama's "57 States" Gaffe Nowhere Near the WorstIt seems that Senator Barack Obama has said something a bit off key to get the bloggers, pundits and newscasters, not to mention the Clinton team, in an uproar again. At least this time it isn't anything to scream "foul" over, just a simple miscount.
- Romney is Damned If He Does, Damned If He Doesn'tMitt Romney is criticized for being too stiff, but look what happens when he tells a joke.
- 2011's Diplomatic GaffesU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a huge diplomatic blunder by keeping the Dutch foreign minister waiting outside her car for over six minutes. Here are a list of some more memorable diplomatic gaffes in 2011.
Hilary Swank - Not the First Celeb to Make a Political GaffeHilary Swank has come under some scrutiny for attending the Chechen President's birthday party.- Where Does Michele Bachmann's Recent Gaffe Rank Among Recent Campaign Trail Slip-ups?The Killer Clown vs. The Duke: Michele Bachmann's slip a dumb one, but far from the worst.
- Sara Palin's Gaffe Should Provoke Questions on Eligibility Requirements for PresidentShould voters require presidential candidates to have a basic knowledge of American history? Sara Palin's mangling of the legend of Paul Revere prompts the question.
