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Mitt 'Everyman' Romney Wears Snazzy, Youthful Dungarees

Jim Newell · 03/09/11 12:03PM

Since likely presidential candidate Willard "Mitt" Romney is going to be the next Barack Obama, he needs to dress in a way that shows his unbreakable bond with America's youth culture. He's realizing that the blue blazer and slacks look might incorrectly pigeonhole him as a "square." But what to wear?

Nameless Republican Candidate Who Doesn't Exist Could Beat Obama

Jim Newell · 02/17/11 12:24PM

Why are Republicans having such a hard time finding a decent presidential candidate to crush all the others? It shouldn't be that hard. You only need one, and it's a country of 309 million people. The sitting president is vulnerable, too. That's an incentive to pluck some generic governor who doesn't say insane things all the time! And yet we still have this weak GOP field, where so many candidates have major flaws and aren't really loved by anyone, especially their mothers.

Mitt Romney Rewrites His Year-Old Book for the Tea Party

Jim Newell · 02/10/11 03:22PM

Mitt Romney wants to be president so badly, but he just can't get anyone to elect him. Don't laugh, okay? He must struggle to get out of bed each and every morning knowing that he'll have to spend the entire day being Mitt Romney, the shiny plastic humanoid who'll never figure out what Republican voters want.

Where Are All the Presidential Candidates?

Jim Newell · 01/11/11 05:44PM

By this time in the last presidential cycles, 14 candidates had declared their presidential runs. But this year, even though there's only one party with a primary field, zero have declared. What gives? The Internet demands entertainment!

Early 2012 Presidential Polls, State by State

Jim Newell · 11/16/10 05:23PM

Four Republicans have emerged as the clear early (err, very early) frontrunners in the 2012 Republican presidential primary, according to a recently concluded series of Public Policy Polling (D) surveys. The favorite of the bunch? Not so clear.

GOP Establishment Might as Well Start Destroying Sarah Palin Now

Jim Newell · 11/01/10 01:14PM

Sarah Palin has done wonders for Republican fundraising and enthusiasm in this low-turnout, base-determined midterm election. She's helpful, now, so the party won't dare criticize her. But that'll end! Because party leaders don't want her anywhere near their presidential nomination.

It's On: Palin, Romney Aides Take Anonymous Swipes

Jim Newell · 07/16/10 01:45PM

The 2012 election season, while allegedly two years out, is underway! (Ugh.) So get used to more of the silliness we witnessed today: some anonymous Palin and Romney aides "sparred" and Romney himself had to cool things down, on Twitter.

Can We All Please Leave Bill Clinton's Penis Alone?

Brian Moylan · 04/06/10 04:30PM

A new study about sexual habits and a memoir continue the nation's obsession with the former Commanding Member-in-Chief. It caused one of the great national scandals of our day, but it is time to give the old boy a rest.

Jay Leno Can't Come Up With Original Material Anymore

Mike Byhoff · 03/02/10 11:53AM

On Jay Leno's first night back to Tonight Show hosting duties, he stole two jokes for his monologue. One from Mitt Romney(!?), and another from an ESPN Page 2 sports writer. Proof inside.