gop-primary

Jeb! Promises to Leave You Alone for Two Weeks for Just $25

Ashley Feinberg · 12/14/15 04:10PM

The holiday season is a time to take a break from life’s dreary annoyances, so you can spend it with the people that you actually love and enjoy. Which is to say, the holiday season is not a time for Jeb. Jeb knows this. And he’s willing to leave you alone, too—for one low, easy payment of $25.

GOP Candidate Convinced His Opponent Is a "Body Double or a Robot"

Allie Jones · 06/27/14 01:15PM

Longtime GOP Rep. Frank Lucas won his primary in Oklahoma on Tuesday, but one of his opponents is pretty sure the real Frank Lucas died three years ago. Tim Murray wrote a letter announcing his plan to contest Lucas's win, explaining, "It is widely known Rep. Frank D. Lucas is no longer alive and has been displayed by a look alike."

Jon Stewart Recovers From an Inconclusive Super Tuesday

Matt Toder · 03/08/12 12:08AM

Jon Stewart was promised that Super Tuesday would bring an end to this incredibly long Republican primary season, but that didn't come pass. On tonight's Daily Show, Stewart took out his frustrations on the candidates as well as CNN's Wolf Blitzer.

This Has Been One 'Hard Fart Primary,' According to Rep. Eric Cantor

Emma Carmichael · 03/05/12 10:15AM

Virginia congressman Eric Cantor went on Meet the Press yesterday to endorse Mitt Romney, and he said "fart" instead of "fought." The representative has a point, of course. The GOP primary race has essentially been one giant, continuous, squelching fart joke. [Via]

Jon Stewart Checks In on Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich in the Wake of the Florida Primary

Matt Toder · 02/01/12 11:41PM

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart checked in with Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich after the Florida primary wherein Mitt Romney won big. Figuring that he's got his party's nomination sewn up, Romney broke out his general election platform, which featured a shot at teachers. Undeterred by the results of the Florida primary, Gingrich started talking about what he will do on the first day of his presidency. It all made for some great grist for Jon Stewart's mill.

Jon Stewart Breaks Down Mitt and Newt's Latest Round of Insults

Matt Toder · 01/30/12 11:31PM

Over the last week, as we approach tomorrow's contest in Florida, things have gotten pretty heated between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. They're fighting for the lead and lashing out at each other, while both are claiming that the other is sad and misguided. On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart took a look at some of the highlights of their fight, with appropriate Mortal Kombat interstitials.