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Gaffes and viruses

by Darryl — Friday, 8/24/12, 6:32 pm

On Tuesday I mentioned that progressive comedian Dean Obeidallah is coming to Seattle. Dean is not only a comedian, but he is a frequent commentator on those talking head shows.

Well, today he has a CNN Opinion piece that looks at political gaffes, rape and other fun topics:

Politicians make gaffes almost daily. Some they can overcome. Some are fodder for late-night comedians. Some are deadly to their campaigns. Republican congressman Todd Akin’s recent gaffe was so toxic, he may not only have killed his campaign, he may be the political equivalent of a zombie who also infects the Romney/Ryan ticket with his deadly virus.

Read the whole thing here.

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  1. Roger Rabbit spews:

    Friday, 8/24/12 at 8:30 pm

    Mitt’s had so much bad luck lately I almost think God doesn’t want him to win.

  2. Ekim spews:

    Friday, 8/24/12 at 10:12 pm

    RR@1
    And he still has to face God’s Laughter next week. Oh my.

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