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Sarah Palin Thinks She Could Beat President Obama

Max Read · 11/18/10 01:51AM

Good news, everyone! Sarah Palin is "seriously considering" running for president in 2012. Don't be nervous for her, though—she believes she can beat President Obama.

Andy Rooney Hates Surveys

Matt Cherette · 11/14/10 08:27PM

Last week, 60 Minutes was boring. Why? Because there was no Andy Rooney! Luckily for us, though, Rooney was back tonight with a nonsensical rant about how much he hates surveys—even though he constantly reads them. Watch inside.

White House Staffers Got a Bigger Raise Than You Did Last Year

John Cook · 11/12/10 12:36PM

Did you get a raise last year? Seventy-four percent of White House staffers did, according a Gawker analysis of the White House's annual salary reports to Congress. Probably for the great job they're doing with the economy.

Bush: 'I'd Have Endorsed Obama If They'd Asked Me'

Max Read · 11/10/10 02:17AM

During the 2008 campaign, President George W. Bush told a group of visiting Brits that he "probably" wouldn't vote for McCain, according to Financial Times writer Alex Barker. That's not all: He also said he would've endorsed Obama if asked.

Jon Stewart Is Dubious About President Obama's India Trip

Matt Cherette · 11/09/10 11:32PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart discussed President Obama's trip to India. During it, Stewart questioned Obama's motivation for the trip, before—regarding Obama's dancing—saying, "You campaign with rhythm, but you govern like an old white man at a wedding." Watch inside.

Barack Obama's Indonesian Tranny Nanny

John Cook · 11/09/10 12:03PM

Barack Obama's trip to his ancient Muslim homeland of Indonesia is splashing all sorts of tender boyhood memories across the newspapers, like his gay male nanny who later became a transvestite volleyball player. Glenn Beck just came in his pants.

Linens 'N Things

Brian Moylan · 11/08/10 07:01PM

[President Barack Obama, seated between India's president and prime minister, momentarily confuses hand towels with some unusual-looking local cuisine while being served at a state dinner in New Delhi this evening. Image via AP]

Watch the Obamas Bust Some Moves In India

Adrian Chen · 11/07/10 02:16PM

Michelle and Barack Obama got down in India this week, throwing shapes like a couple of ravers 36-hours in at Ibiza. Watch these two wild and crazy kids boogie down with a bunch of Indian children.