Archive for the ‘Campaign Humor’ Category
Monday, August 29th, 2011
The current crop of Republicans is notoriously callous, and Michele Bachmann is no exception. Here’s what she said about Hurricane Irene and other natural disasters:
“I don’t know how much God has to do to get the attention of the politicians. We’ve had an earthquake; we’ve had a hurricane. He said, ‘Are you going to start listening to me here?’ Listen to the American people, because the American people are roaring right now. They know government is on a morbid obesity diet, and we’ve got to rein in the spending.”
Of course, her campaign is now claiming “Bachmann Spoke ‘In Jest’ When She Said God Was Communicating Via Earthquakes And Hurricanes.”
Limerick Ode to Michele “Just Joking” Bachmann
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Irene was a message from God,
Said Michelle in a right-wingnut nod.
Then she claimed she was jesting,
Cuz bad press was cresting.
That loon as our Prez? Then we’re scrod.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Earthquakes, Election Humor, FEMA, Hurricanes, Michele Bachmann, Minnesota, Natural Disasters, Presidential Election, Religion Satire, Republican Callousness, Republicans Humor, Tea Party Members
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Michele Bachmann, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Religious Satire, Republicans Humor | 7 Comments »
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
When a candidate tries to distance himself from, say, his doctoral thesis, or a book written a dozen years ago, this passes the straight-face test.
But when Rick Perry tries this with Fed Up! (a book published last fall) it’s hard not to laugh out loud.
Perry’s problem, of course, is that his book is packed with extreme positions, too radical even for his own Republican party. So Perry’s campaign would have us believe that Perry’s Social Security is unconstitutional position from last year is no longer operative. The same goes for his call to repeal the 16th amendment and replace income taxes with a national sales tax.
Limerick Ode To Rick “Fed Up With My Book!” Perry
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Perry, that book you’d disclaim
Was written by you — you’re to blame.
And it’s new — ink’s not dry.
Yet you’re wondering why
We’re on to your radical game.
Tags: 16th Amendment, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Fed Up, Income Tax, National Sales Tax, Political Books, Rick Perry, Social Security, Texas, U.S. Constitution
Posted in Books, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Fiscal Policy, Money & Finance Humor, Political Books, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Rick Perry, Texas Humor, White House, Wingnuts | 7 Comments »
Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Luckily for Obama, Jon Huntsman is way too sane to snag the Republican Presidential nomination. For instance, on Sunday’s THIS WEEK with ABC’s Jack Tapper, Huntsman deplores the Republican Party’s anti-science drift:
HUNTSMAN: I think there’s a serious problem. The minute that the Republican Party becomes the party – the anti-science party, we have a huge problem. We lose a whole lot of people who would otherwise allow us to win the election in 2012. When we take a position that isn’t willing to embrace evolution, when we take a position that basically runs counter to what 98 of 100 climate scientists have said, what the National Academy of Science – Sciences has said about what is causing climate change and man’s contribution to it, I think we find ourselves on the wrong side of science, and, therefore, in a losing position.
Huntsman is certainly right about this disturbing trend. And that leads me to my latest limerick:
Hunting For Pro-Science Republicans
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The scientists can’t be believed,
And scholars sure leave them aggrieved.
Don’t trust any source—
That’s the GOP course:
Calling facts they don’t like ill-conceived.
Tags: ABC, Anti-Science, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Jack Tapper, Jon Huntsman, Republicans Limerick, Science Humor, THIS WEEK
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Jon Huntsman, Political Commentary, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Science Satire, White House | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has sure had a busy few days. Not only has he thrown himself into the Republican presidential contest, but he’s threatened Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke with violence and accused him of treason. And let’s not forget this beaut: Perry implied that President Obama isn’t “in love” with America. That’s pretty nervy, coming from a fellow who’s touted Texas secession.
Limerick Ode To Rick Perry
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Perry, to threaten the Fed
With vi’lence ain’t good for your cred.
And throwing around
The word treason ain’t sound
For secession proponents. ‘Nuff said.
Tags: Barack Obama, Ben Bernanke, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Federal Reserve, Politics Satire, Presidential Election, Rick Perry, Secession, Traitors, Treason
Posted in Barack Obama, Ben Bernanke, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Hypocrisy Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Rick Perry, Texas Humor, White House | 6 Comments »
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Not only does Mitt Romney have a bad habit of flip-flopping on issues, but he appears afraid to pick a position on the key issue of the day — the debt ceiling. Does he embrace John Boehner’s debt ceiling plan? Nobody knows (except maybe Mitt’s hairdresser) because Romney refuses to commit:
Limerick Ode To Timid Mitt Romney
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Romney, it’s time to take heed:
The job of a leader’s to lead.
So for once be a man:
Do you back Boehner’s plan?
Not choosing’s a cowardly deed.
Tags: Debt Ceiling, Federal Budget, Federal Debt, Federal Default, John Boehner, Leadership Humor, Legislation Satire, Mitt Romney, Patriotism Humor, Personal Finance Humor, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Economy Humor, Election Satire, Fiscal Policy, GOP Humor, John Boehner, Mitt Romney Humor, Money & Finance Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Up until today, I was pretty convinced that Sarah Palin wouldn’t enter the Republican presidential primary race. I figured she’s enjoying her new-found ability to parlay celebrity into wealth. And that she’s making way too much green to be bothered with the hard job of campaigning for president.
But there’s another type of green — the envy kind. And I can’t help but think that Michele Bachmann’s early success may be tempting Palin to steal back the limelight by making a White House run.
My Presidential Bet (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
I’m betting that Palin will run,
Cuz Michele’s having way too much fun.
Bachmann’s stealing her niche,
Which is making her twitch.
Sarah’d freak if some other gal won.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Michele Bachmann, Republicans Humor, Sarah Palin
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Michele Bachmann, Political Limericks, Sarah Palin | 4 Comments »
Monday, June 27th, 2011
I’m looking forward to following Michele Bachmann’s just launched presidential campaign:
Mad Kane Welcomes Michele’s Mad Campaign (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Michele Bachmann announced she’s in play,
And I welcome Michele to the fray:
Her positions bizarre
Will most certainly mar
The GOP’s comeback foray.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, GOP Humor, Michele Bachmann, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republican Primary
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Michele Bachmann, Political Limericks, Republicans Humor | 4 Comments »
Monday, June 27th, 2011
President Obama has been courting wealthy donors with a new program called Presidential Partners — the kind of donors who can afford a $75,800 donation to the Obama Victory Fund.
The effort to court deep-pocketed backers comes amid uncertainty about whether Obama will be able to reproduce the level of small donations that were estimated to have made up about half of the $745 million he raised in the 2008 campaign.
That brings me to this haiku:
Prez seeks large donors.
Small donors already gave
at the groc’ry store.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Funds, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Fund Raising
Posted in 44 Humor, Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Political Limericks, White House | 2 Comments »
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Are Republicans deliberately undermining and sabotaging the economy and jobs creation to make sure Obama’s a one-term President? Of course they are!
Limerick Ode To Economic Sabotage
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The Republican scheme: Block a rally!
Cuz a surge in the job market tally
Helps Obama retain
His prize seat; paycheck pain
Will ensure an Obama finale.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Satire, Economic Sabotage, Economy Satire, Election Humor, Job Market Humor, Jobs, Presidential Election, Republicans Humor
Posted in 44 Humor, Campaign Humor, Economy Humor, Election Satire, Fiscal Policy, Legislation Humor, Political Limericks, White House | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
This Jon Huntsman campaign launch blooper tickled me:
Every detail of Jon Huntsman’s long-awaited campaign launch was meticulously planned, except of course for one minor detail: the misspelling of the candidate’s name.
Members of the media were handed a press pass that read “John Huntsman for President” — adding an unnecessary H in the candidate’s first name.
Huntsman On The Hunt For The White House … And A Good Speller
By Madeleine Begun Kane
My task here — to track the inane,
Like this flub in Jon Huntsman’s campaign:
A press pass mistake —
“Jon” spelled “John” takes the cake
At a prez campaign launch speech. Insane!
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I’m delighted to have several of my limericks featured at Vox Frustati over at the Daily Kos. The fellow who does the reading has a wonderful voice and delivery, and there’s a transcript so you can read along.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Jon Huntsman, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Jon Huntsman, Press Conferences, Republicans Humor | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Lightweights — No Debate!
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Republicans held a debate
To see which prez contender would rate.
Not a one was impressive,
And all are regressive—
Mad lightweights galore! What a slate!
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Herman Cain, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Republican Debate, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney Humor, Newt Gingrich Humor, Political Limericks, Tim Pawlenty | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
If there’s one common theme about last night’s Republican Presidential debate it’s this: Tim Pawlenty blew it by blowing off an op (handed to him by CNN’s John King) to reprise his “Obamneycare” anti-Romney attack:
Tim Pawlenty,
a debater failed.
Asked about “Obamneycare,”
he simply bailed.
Tags: Campaign Satire, CNN, Election Humor, John King, Mitt Romney, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republican Debate, Tim Pawlenty
Posted in Campaign Humor, Debate Humor, Election Satire, Health Satire, Mitt Romney Humor, Tim Pawlenty | 2 Comments »
Thursday, June 9th, 2011
Limerick Ode To Newt Gingrich
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Here’s some news that inspires a laugh:
Newt Gingrich has lost his main staff.
They quit him en masse.
(Do they think him an ass?)
Newt’s so peeved, he may shoot a giraffe.
UPDATE: Was my “giraffe” reference too obscure? For those who don’t know what it refers to, just follow the link in the last line of my limerick.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Giraffe Hunting, Newt Gingrich, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Newt Gingrich Humor, Political Limericks | 7 Comments »
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Presidential wannabe Jon Huntsman’s pandering is rather impressive, especially his gushing about Paul Ryan’s Medicare Demolition Plan in the Wall Street Journal:
I admire Congressman Paul Ryan’s honest attempt to save Medicare. Those who disagree with his approach incur a moral responsibility to propose reforms that would ensure Medicare’s ability to meet its responsibilities to retirees without imposing an unaffordable tax burden on future generations of Americans.
Limerick Ode To Jon Huntsman
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Take a gander at Huntsman’s non-candor,
As he pulls off a Paul Ryan pander.
Seems he’ll say what it takes
In the GOP stakes
To become U.S. prez/chief commander.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Jon Huntsman, Medicare Satire, Pandering, Paul Ryan, Presidential Campaign Humor, Utah
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Health Satire, Jon Huntsman, Legislation Humor, Medicare Humor, Political Limericks, Republicans Humor | 2 Comments »
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
Newt Gingrich is still out on his I didn’t say what I said tour. He even tried to get back in Rush Limbaugh’s good graces by claiming his Meet The Press Paul Ryan plan comments had nothing to do with Paul Ryan or his plan.
Open Limerick To Newt Gingrich
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Newt, campaign’s over — fini!
I’ll admit it — I say this with glee.
You insulted Paul Ryan,
And nobody’s buyin’
Your stories — you’re no nominee.
(Lots more Newt Gingrich humor here.)
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Newt Gingrich, Paul Ryan, Presidential Campaign Humor, Rush Limbaugh
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Newt Gingrich Humor, Paul Ryan, Political Limericks, Rush Limbaugh | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Newt Gingrich’s presidential campaign is imploding with breathtaking speed. So he’s earned himself yet another limerick:
Newt Already Needs A Reboot
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Newt, you’ve imploded too fast.
And I fear that I’m rather aghast.
Cuz a drawn out campaign
Would sure entertain.
But you’ve screwed up too quickly to last.
(More Newt Gingrich limericks here)
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Newt Gingrich, Presidential Campaign Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Newt Gingrich Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire | 5 Comments »
Monday, April 18th, 2011
Just what we need — another Ron Paul son in the Senate:
Liberate Me From The Paul Clan
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Yet another ambitious Paul son?
How I’d hoped there was only the one.
First Ron and then Rand
And now Rob? What a band!
Please tell me we’re finally done.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Libertarians, Rand Paul, Robert Paul, Ron Paul, Texas Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Political Limericks, Senate Satire, Texas Humor | 7 Comments »
Monday, April 4th, 2011
I really have to give Newt Gingrich credit — he’s consistent in his visceral hatred for all things Obama. Here’s Newt’s latest gem of a quote in response to President Obama’s reelection campaign announcement:
“Here’s a president who 18 months before the election is going to use his office to extort contributions on a scale we’ve never seen before,” Gingrich said in New Hampshire where he addressed the Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College in Manchester. “He’s in effect trying to create a Chicago style machine for the whole country with a billion dollars.”
That brings me to my latest limerick:
Newt Strikes Out Again
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Here’s another new Newt-think contortion —
(Newt’s brain cells seem packed with distortion.)
He was fine when Prez Bush
Had a fund-raising push.
Let a Dem do the same? It’s extortion.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Fund Raising, Newt Gingrich
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Newt Gingrich Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Limerick Ode To Donald Birther Trump
By Madeleine Begun Kane
I once met a man, Donald Trump,
In my lawyering days — what a lump!
This was long, long ago —
Way before his big show.
He’s no brighter while out on the stump.
Author’s Note: Yes, I really did encounter Donald Trump decades ago, early in my legal career. And no, I don’t really believe Trump will run for U.S. president. But he’s certainly on the stump … for publicity. And if you want to read about Trump’s increasingly malevolent dive into Birther-politics here’s the latest from Political Wire.
Tags: Birthers, Campaign Satire, Donald Trump, Election Humor, Politics Satire, Presidential Election, Publicity
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Publicity Hounds, Republicans Humor | 8 Comments »
Hunting For Pro-Science Republicans (Limerick)
Saturday, August 20th, 2011Luckily for Obama, Jon Huntsman is way too sane to snag the Republican Presidential nomination. For instance, on Sunday’s THIS WEEK with ABC’s Jack Tapper, Huntsman deplores the Republican Party’s anti-science drift:
Huntsman is certainly right about this disturbing trend. And that leads me to my latest limerick:
Hunting For Pro-Science Republicans
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The scientists can’t be believed,
And scholars sure leave them aggrieved.
Don’t trust any source—
That’s the GOP course:
Calling facts they don’t like ill-conceived.
Tags: ABC, Anti-Science, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Jack Tapper, Jon Huntsman, Republicans Limerick, Science Humor, THIS WEEK
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Jon Huntsman, Political Commentary, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Science Satire, White House | 4 Comments »