Archive for July, 2012
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 5:04am
Q: Which Vice President’s grandson first coined the word “Veep” as a nickname for the Second-In-Command? A: Alben Barkley (1949-1953, under Harry S. Truman). Barkley’s young grandson, Stephen M. Truitt suggested “Veep” as an easier address rather than the overly stuffy “Mr. Vice President.” Barkley recalled this story at a press conference, the newspapers printed [...]
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Monday, July 30th, 2012 at 12:00pm
What lessons can Mitt Romney learn about picking a Veep from John Kerry’s failed 2004 campaign?
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012 at 12:00pm
Watch Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about VP Biden’s memorable speeches.
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 at 9:00am
Check out this historic 1908 political cartoon of Taft’s VP, James S. Sherman, inked by artist Udo J. Keppler.
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Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 at 6:27am
Learn 10 super interesting facts about Marco Rubio!
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Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 8:00am
We love, love, LOVE these UCBComedy videos! The actors playing the VEEP prospects are very well-versed. Don’t worry: Sarah Palin is not being vetted for Mitt’s Veep. We’d like to see videos of Tim Pawlenty, Rob Portman and John Thune added!
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 at 7:00am
Check out this 1912 political cartoon featuring Woodrow Wilson and his oft-forgotten VP, Thomas Marshall.
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 at 4:07am
Rule #1: Do NOT talk about Veep Club. Rule #2: Do NOT talk about Veep Club.
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 at 4:12am
Learn 10 facts about John Thune.
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Friday, July 13th, 2012 at 9:00am
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Exclusive – Marco Rubio Extended Interview Pt. 1 www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Exclusive – Marco Rubio Extended Interview Pt. 2 [...]
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