Tag Archives: Buzzfeed

Brown/Warren Senate Race: We’re Number Ugliest! (II)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

First, as the hardworking staff duly noted the other day, it was the Daily Beast and MSNBC’s First Read. Now it’s BuzzFeed: The Ugliest Campaign In America A plan to keep it civil has backfired badly in Massachusetts. Scott Brown … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Burton, Buzzfeed, Daily Beast, Elizabeth Warren, Karl Rove, MSNBC First Read, People's Pledge, Scott Brown | 9 Comments

All Those Dollars And No Sense

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Fun fact to know and tell: According to the Associated Press, through the end of August Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign and the various independent groups supporting him had spent $245 million on advertising. Barack Obama’s campaign and its allies had … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ad spending, Associated Press, Barack Obama, Buzzfeed, gut welfare reform, Los Angeles Times, Mark Halperin, Mitt Romney, Real Clear Politics, Scott Conroy, Time | 1 Comment

Let The Whatever-Billion-Dollar Rumpus Begin! (Super ValPAC Edition)

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The post-Labor Day political ad blitz is now officially underway, with Super PACs and political party groups taking the lead (but with the presidential candidates not far behind). A sampling from the current crop: • Gary Bauer: Obama Agenda Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American Crossroads, Americans for Prosperity, Barack Obama, Bettina Inclan, Buzzfeed, Campaign for American Values, Director of Hispanic Outreach, Forward, Gary Bauer, gay marriage, Huffington Post, Karl Rove, Koch brothers, Politico Playbook, Republican National Committee, RNC, shotgun wedding, The Breakup | Leave a comment

New York Times (Hearts) Scott Brown, Buzzfeed (Hearts) Elizabeth Warren

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The Massachusetts Senate race is front-and-center among the political chin-strokerati. New York Times Scott Brown mash note: Hailed as a Republican hero in 2010 when he snared the Senate seat held for decades by Edward M. Kennedy, Mr. Brown has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Buzzfeed, chin-strokerati, Elizabeth Warren, New York Times, Scott Brown | 4 Comments

That’s Just So Mean! (Elizabeth Warren Edition)

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

From Buzzfeed: Elizabeth Warren Runs As The Left’s Answer To Paul Ryan Geez, she looks like she’s being sworn in for anger management classes. Really, guys – you had no other photos?

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Buzzfeed, Elizabeth Warren, Paul Ryan | 4 Comments

Conservatives (Young) Gunning For John Tierney

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Embattled Massachusetts Rep. John Tierney (D-Eight-to-Five He Loses) is in the crosshairs of the YG Network, a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization affiliated with the self-styled Young Guns – House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), Majority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Buzzfeed, Eric Cantor, John Tierney, Kevin McCarthy, Massachusetts 6th district, Paul Ryan, Politico, YG Network, Young Guns | 4 Comments

State o’ the News Media (Paul Ryan Twitter Edition)

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

There’s no more silly season in contemporary U.S. politics. It’s all silly. From Buzzfeed: Romney Veep Doesn’t Follow Him On Twitter Rep. Paul Ryan only follows the national debt. [UPDATE: His campaign account follows Romney.] And three more months to go? Aaccckk! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Buzzfeed, follow, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, silly season, Twitter | Leave a comment

Let The Whatever-Billion-Dollar Rumpus Begin! (Obama Chases The Female Left Edition)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The reelection campaign of Barack Obama (D-Can I Get Some Love Here? Anywhere?) has launched a new TV spot appealing to the Distaff Wing of the Democratic Party. Via Buzzfeed: Transcript: Dawn: “I think Mitt Romney’s really out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barack Obams, Buzzfeed, Distaff Wing of the Democratic Party, Mitt Romney, Planned Parenthood | 2 Comments

An Appdate On Mitt Romney’s VP Announcement App

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Yesterday the hardworking staff noted that the Romney campaign had introduced an app “that will allow users to sign up to be the first to learn the identity of Mitt’s #2.” At the same time, the Obama campaign introduced a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barack Obama, Buzzfeed, iTunes, Mitt Romney, Mitt's VP app, Politico's Morning Score, top free apps, VP announcement, whistling past the app-yard | 1 Comment

So Shame On You, Barack Obama!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Mitt Romney (R-Nobamacare) has a new TV spot and a new BFF: Hillary Clinton. According to BuzzFeed, the ad is running in seven swing states, but a former Clinton aide doubts it will be effective: Anyone who’s ever run … Continue reading →

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