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6 political gaffes that left an impression
San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 3/26/12 | Carla Marinucci, Chronicle Political Writer

Posted on 03/26/2012 7:47:43 AM PDT by SmithL

While the screen of an Etch A Sketch can be erased with a shake, it won't be so easy for Mitt Romney to shake off the campaign metaphor created when his aide implied the candidate's positions could be easily reset for the general election, just like the toy.

Some of the other enduring campaign metaphors branded into the minds of voters in past presidential campaigns:

Rick Perry's "oops" moment: The Texas governor suffered brain freeze during a debate,...

John Edwards' $400 haircut: ...

Howard Dean's scream: ...

Bob Dole's fall off the stage: ...

Michael Dukakis' helmet-and-tank photo: ...

Gerald Ford's Poland comment: ...

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gaffes; oops

1 posted on 03/26/2012 7:47:48 AM PDT by SmithL
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To: SmithL

obama’s “give me some space until after my election”....


2 posted on 03/26/2012 7:54:18 AM PDT by Principled
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To: SmithL

Those are good in all 57 states even if your articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy.


3 posted on 03/26/2012 7:54:22 AM PDT by Proud2BeRight
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To: SmithL

And one can devote volumes to Traitorbozo’s gaffes, including with the TOTUS.


4 posted on 03/26/2012 7:54:28 AM PDT by Carl Vehse
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To: SmithL

John McCain gets two doozies”

1 - suspending the campaign to do absolutely NOTHING about the financial emergency.

2 - “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AFRAID OF AN OBAMA PRESIDENCY” !!


5 posted on 03/26/2012 8:00:55 AM PDT by Reagan69 (I supported Sarah Palin and all I got was a lousy DVD !)
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To: SmithL

John Kerry’s space suit.


6 posted on 03/26/2012 8:01:25 AM PDT by MNDude
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To: Reagan69
Here's McLame's third


7 posted on 03/26/2012 8:01:58 AM PDT by dfwgator (Don't wake up in a roadside ditch. Get rid of Romney.)
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To: SmithL

George Bush looking at his watch during the debate.


8 posted on 03/26/2012 8:02:49 AM PDT by dfwgator (Don't wake up in a roadside ditch. Get rid of Romney.)
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To: SmithL
Kind of a stretch to include the gaffe of an aide in a list of candidate gaffes. With that said, the etch a sketch comment was a monumental blunder. It will leave a mark.
9 posted on 03/26/2012 8:09:05 AM PDT by Mr. Bird
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To: Principled
Maybe they missed this ton of stuff.

Link Best of Obama

10 posted on 03/26/2012 8:14:47 AM PDT by boomop1 (term limits is the only way to save this country.)
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To: SmithL
How did this fool not even make the cut:


11 posted on 03/26/2012 8:19:25 AM PDT by Michael.SF. (When you hear hooves, think horses, not zebras.)
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To: SmithL
Gerald Ford's Poland comment: ...

And it took about four years for Lech Walesa to prove Ford correct.

12 posted on 03/26/2012 8:21:20 AM PDT by Colonel_Flagg (Myth Romney: "Governor Goodhair" is really just a Whig.)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

Meanwhile Jimmy Carter simply lusted after the Poles.


13 posted on 03/26/2012 8:22:27 AM PDT by dfwgator (Don't wake up in a roadside ditch. Get rid of Romney.)
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Did he ever explain why he did that? Looks totally immature ...almost scripted.


14 posted on 03/26/2012 8:24:21 AM PDT by spetznaz (Nuclear-tipped Ballistic Missiles: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol)
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To: SmithL

Here’s one, that I think actually gave the nomination to Obama, courtesy of Hillary!

“Aww don’t feel noways tired. I’ve come too faarrr from where I started frum.”


15 posted on 03/26/2012 8:24:30 AM PDT by dfwgator (Don't wake up in a roadside ditch. Get rid of Romney.)
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