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Memorable Political Moments that Made Us Smile

From President Ronald Reagan's witty charm to Al Gore's awkward pauses, what are some of your favorite funny moments in politics?

From Howard Dean’s campaign losing squeal to President George W. Bush’s mispronunciation of the word nuclear, big power politics may be paved with good intentions and special interest money, but it's also filled with hilarious bloopers.

So in reflection of President’s Day, let us take a step away from the partisan divide and look back at some of our past presidents' and presidential contenders’ most laughable moments to truly appreciate the scope and absurdity of modern day politics.

What does this have to do with President George Washington’s Birthday? Absolutely nothing, but it does afford us a cheap opportunity to once again laugh at some of modern day politics' most defining and silly moments. Therefore take a look at some of the videos we have compiled on the upper right and see if they stir any memories.

Do you have your favorite moments? Let us know in the comment section below.

Shawna Burreson February 20, 2012 at 05:56 pm
Bush wasn't just the leader of the free world, he was the king of mangling meanings and made-up words, so much so that his moronic creations have their own designation in the English language--Bushisms. Here's one that exemplifies the peculiar phenomena of his mind: "They misunderestimated me." --Bush in Bentonville, Ark., Nov. 6, 2000. Perhaps we did, because though I didn't vote for him, and regretted that he ever became president, and believe our country is still reeling from his presidential policies, I almost miss his haphazard ways, and his statements that were so stupid it seems as though they were crafted by the Einstein of comedians. Shine on you crazy diamond! (to quote Pink Floyd.)

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