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Final Presidential Debate Gets Song-ified

Emerald Catron — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:38:32 +0000

While everyone else was sitting around making jokes about horses and bayonets, the ‘Autotune the News’ folks were working hard to turn Monday night’s debate into a song. This is what they came up with. We think it’s pretty good — it’s about as catchy as the first, but it lacks the dance moves of [...]

Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Highlights From the Final Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:50:17 +0000

Tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sat down for their third and final debate before the upcoming election. Bob Schieffer of CBS News was the moderator. The debate’s focus was foreign policy. Here are some noteworthy moments from the discussion: This time, like in the first debate, Obama wore [...]

Who Chooses the Venue? — 10 Things You Might Not Know About the 2012 Presidential Debates

Kathy Landin — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:40:02 +0000

While everyone has a good time picking apart the presidential debates once they’re over (or while they're happening, on Twitter), they've actually been scrupulously picked apart by each campaign even before they start. These debates are serious business with a lot of rules, some of which are a bit strange and many of which no one seems to actually pay attention to.

Tonight is the final presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Recently, the agreement between the candidates for this year’s debates was leaked to the public. We took a look and picked out a few that we found particularly intriguing:

President Barack Obama Visits 'The Daily Show'

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:40:45 +0000

Barack Obama made an appearance on last night’s ‘The Daily Show‘ just 18 days before Election Day. What did the President have to say? Did he show his lighter side? Will he be able to convince you to vote for him? Despite host Jon Stewart’s comedic leanings, the ‘Daily Show’ interview was played mostly straight. [...]

Check Out This Behind The Scenes Video of Paul Ryan's Photo Shoot

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:58:04 +0000

Anyone striving to get the ripped pecs, bi’s, tri’s and vampire-staredown of Republican Vice Presidential Candidate, Congressman Paul Ryan? You’re in luck! Chicago’s own Second City Network has gifted us with this sketch spoofing the Congressman’s recent photo shoot. Yes, that creepy one with the hat. After watching, we’re thinking it should be a requirement [...]

10 Great Menacing Josh Romney Memes

Emerald Catron — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:01:03 +0000

That was an exciting debate the other night. First there was the "binders full of women" debacle. Then one of Mitt Romney's sons said he wanted to punch the president. And now, somebody noticed the expression on Josh Romney's face during the debate, and this has happened. Memes, glorious memes capitalizing on the ... intense expression young Romney is making. These are our favorites.

Obama vs. Romney, Round 2 — Highlights From the Town-Hall Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:50:56 +0000

The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started just after 9 o’clock from the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The town-hall-style debate, with an audience of uncommitted voters selected by Gallup, was moderated by CNN’s Candy Crowley. Here are some highlights of the action: The first question of [...]

Tom Morello Calls Paul Ryan a 'Jackass,' Expresses Disappointment in Obama

Joe Robinson — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:17:15 +0000

While it recently emerged that Rage Against the Machine have an unlikely fan in Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, Rage guitarist Tom Morello has been pretty clear that the feeling is not mutual. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Morello dubs Ryan a "jackass" when discussing the politician's Rage fandom and explains that he "missed" a lot of the meaning behind the music.

Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan: Highlights From the Vice-Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:48:30 +0000

Things kicked off around 9 p.m. Eastern in Danville, Kentucky, on the campus of Centre College, with Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan meeting for their one and only debate during this election campaign. Martha Raddatz of ABC News moderated the debate, which began when Biden, the former six-term senator from Delaware, and [...]

The DNC's Got Big Bird's Back on This One

Emerald Catron — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:15:16 +0000

For 53 years, people have been friends with Big Bird. Maybe Mitt Romney should have said something about ‘Nova’ when talking about cutting funds to PBS. It seems nobody likes the idea of a world without Big Bird — this video is pretty good proof of that. Next time stick to ‘Simply Ming.’ Or [...]

10 Jobs Big Bird Should Apply for Once Romney Fires Him — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:06:36 +0000

Americans found out on Wednesday what Mitt Romney has planned if he becomes president: He will cut funding for PBS, effectively firing Big Bird.

Romney still claims to "love Big Bird," he just says the country can't afford to pay for the channel. In this economy, our large, yellow feathered friend better start looking for a new job now just in case Romney follows through with his threat. Here are 10 jobs Big Bird should apply for once Romney fires him:

'Autotune the News' Turns Presidential Debate Musical

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:40:28 +0000

That's what was missing from yesterday's debate -- a keytar! Brilliant YouTuber Schmoyoho went through footage of the debate from last night between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama and made it into quite a catchy little song. One way or another, you WILL be interested in poli