Campaign Trail News and Humor
Quirky news, funny anecdotes, and humor from the 2004 presidential campaign trail.
The Lighter Side of Campaign 2004
Find out why President Bush's re-election hopes are riding on the Washington Redskins next Sunday, read Bush and Kerry's funniest campaign sound bites, and see which candidate has turned out to be the biggest butt of late-night jokes.
Find out why President Bush's re-election hopes are riding on the Washington Redskins next Sunday, read Bush and Kerry's funniest campaign sound bites, and see which candidate has turned out to be the biggest butt of late-night jokes.
Sexual-Political Opinion Poll Results
Voters weigh in on which political couple has the most active sex life, who would be most likely to strap one on, and who's hotter -- the Bush daughters or Kerry daughters.
Voters weigh in on which political couple has the most active sex life, who would be most likely to strap one on, and who's hotter -- the Bush daughters or Kerry daughters.
The Mystery Bulge: Was Bush Wired?
Was Bush wired for sound during the presidential debates? Get the scoop on the rumors flying around the Internet.
Was Bush wired for sound during the presidential debates? Get the scoop on the rumors flying around the Internet.
Fox News Runs Fake Story Mocking Kerry
Fox "News" posted a retraction and apology after its chief political correspondent filed a fabricated story describing John Kerry as a "metrosexual" who gets manicures.
Fox "News" posted a retraction and apology after its chief political correspondent filed a fabricated story describing John Kerry as a "metrosexual" who gets manicures.
Kerry Laughs It Up on Letterman
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry poked fun at President Bush and at himself during an appearance on the "Late Show With David Letterman" Monday, trading quips with Letterman and delivering his own top 10 list.
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry poked fun at President Bush and at himself during an appearance on the "Late Show With David Letterman" Monday, trading quips with Letterman and delivering his own top 10 list.
Bush Twins Crash and Burn With Comedy Routine
The Bush twins drew as many nervous twitters as laughs with an awkward stab at stand-up comedy before the Republican convention. Read a transcript and watch video of the Bush twins' speech.
The Bush twins drew as many nervous twitters as laughs with an awkward stab at stand-up comedy before the Republican convention. Read a transcript and watch video of the Bush twins' speech.
Kerry Jokes Around on 'The Daily Show'
Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry exchanged quips with Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" on Tuesday. Read a few highlights from Kerry's appearance.
Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry exchanged quips with Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" on Tuesday. Read a few highlights from Kerry's appearance.
Convention Snafu: Where Are the *@*&! Balloons?
"Jesus! We need more balloons. I want all balloons to go, goddammit... There's not enough coming down! All balloons, what the hell! There's nothing falling! What the f@#k are you guys doing up there?" --Democratic Convention producer Don Mischer, overheard on CNN having an apoplectic seizure when the balloons failed to drop from the ceiling
"Jesus! We need more balloons. I want all balloons to go, goddammit... There's not enough coming down! All balloons, what the hell! There's nothing falling! What the f@#k are you guys doing up there?" --Democratic Convention producer Don Mischer, overheard on CNN having an apoplectic seizure when the balloons failed to drop from the ceiling
Journalists Laugh at Bush, In His Face
Fresh off his pronouncement that his administration would "never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people," President Bush stepped into another rhetorical minefield while speaking to a group of journalists.
Fresh off his pronouncement that his administration would "never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people," President Bush stepped into another rhetorical minefield while speaking to a group of journalists.
John Kerry's 'Bunny Suit' Photo Flap
The GOP poked merciless fun at John Kerry for an amusing photo showing him crawling out of a space shuttle dressed in a hooded anti-contamination suit. View the photo and get the full scoop on Kerry's unfortunate photo op.
The GOP poked merciless fun at John Kerry for an amusing photo showing him crawling out of a space shuttle dressed in a hooded anti-contamination suit. View the photo and get the full scoop on Kerry's unfortunate photo op.
Alexandra Kerry's Wardrobe Malfunction
The eldest daughter of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry caused a stir at the Cannes film festival when she showed up on the red carpet wearing a see-through dress. Get the full skinny on Alexandra Kerry's wardrobe malfunction.
The eldest daughter of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry caused a stir at the Cannes film festival when she showed up on the red carpet wearing a see-through dress. Get the full skinny on Alexandra Kerry's wardrobe malfunction.
Late Night Jokes Jab Democrats More Than Bush
The late night comedians targeted more jokes at the Democratic presidential field than President Bush during the first few months of this year, according to a new study. Find out who the favorite Democratic punching bag was, plus read joke highlights.
The late night comedians targeted more jokes at the Democratic presidential field than President Bush during the first few months of this year, according to a new study. Find out who the favorite Democratic punching bag was, plus read joke highlights.
The Best and Worst of the Democratic Primaries
As the curtain falls on the presidential primary season, here's a look back at some of the most memorable feats, foibles, and dubious achievements from the Democratic campaign trail. The envelopes, please...
As the curtain falls on the presidential primary season, here's a look back at some of the most memorable feats, foibles, and dubious achievements from the Democratic campaign trail. The envelopes, please...
Howard Dean Bows Out
As a final farewell to Howard Dean, who became a great source of entertainment during his presidential bid, here's a sampling of late-night jokes, cartoons, and other humor poking fun at the former Vermont governor-turned crazy, red-faced, ranting candidate.
As a final farewell to Howard Dean, who became a great source of entertainment during his presidential bid, here's a sampling of late-night jokes, cartoons, and other humor poking fun at the former Vermont governor-turned crazy, red-faced, ranting candidate.
Trail Mix: The Lighter Side of Campaign 2004
A look at embarrassing gaffes, quirky news, bizarre facts and figures, memorable punch lines, and other humor from the 2004 campaign trail.
A look at embarrassing gaffes, quirky news, bizarre facts and figures, memorable punch lines, and other humor from the 2004 campaign trail.
Screaming Howard Dean
Howard Dean got a little over-exuberant at a campaign rally following his third-place finish in Iowa. Listen to the original audio clip plus several amusing remixes of Screaming Dean.
Howard Dean got a little over-exuberant at a campaign rally following his third-place finish in Iowa. Listen to the original audio clip plus several amusing remixes of Screaming Dean.
Dave Barry's Election Columns
Read humor columnist Dave Barry's hilarious coverage of the 2004 presidential election.
Read humor columnist Dave Barry's hilarious coverage of the 2004 presidential election.
TV Comedy Shows Gaining Political Influence
More than 20 percent of 18-29 year olds say they get their campaign news from comedy shows like "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "Saturday Night Live," according to a new Pew survey.
More than 20 percent of 18-29 year olds say they get their campaign news from comedy shows like "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "Saturday Night Live," according to a new Pew survey.
Late-Night's Not Always a Laugher for Candidates
In an era of politics-as-entertainment and entertainment-as-news, "most presidential campaigns consider late-night a standard part of the TV gantlet, a chance to humanize a candidate and reach a broad swath of the country," reports the Boston Globe
In an era of politics-as-entertainment and entertainment-as-news, "most presidential campaigns consider late-night a standard part of the TV gantlet, a chance to humanize a candidate and reach a broad swath of the country," reports the Boston Globe
John Kerry Appears on 'Tonight Show,' Follows Puppet Act
John Kerry's presidential campaign may be imploding, but that didn't stop him from making a grand entrance on "The Tonight Show" on Tuesday. Kerry rode a Harley-Davidson onto the set, dressed in a leather jacket, blue jeans and a denim shirt.
John Kerry's presidential campaign may be imploding, but that didn't stop him from making a grand entrance on "The Tonight Show" on Tuesday. Kerry rode a Harley-Davidson onto the set, dressed in a leather jacket, blue jeans and a denim shirt.
Dennis Kucinich: The Next 'Bachelor'
The only bachelor running for president has an idea for a new reality TV show: a competition to help him find a first lady.
The only bachelor running for president has an idea for a new reality TV show: a competition to help him find a first lady.
Democratic Candidates Fess Up to Drug Use
Find out who inhaled.
Find out who inhaled.
Howard Dean's Confederate Flag Flap
Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean stirred up controversy when he said he wanted to be the candidate for "guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks."
Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean stirred up controversy when he said he wanted to be the candidate for "guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks."
Beam Me Up, Wesley
Democratic presidential hopeful Wesley Clark explores the possibility of time travel.
Democratic presidential hopeful Wesley Clark explores the possibility of time travel.
John Edwards Announces for President on 'Daily Show'
Sen. John Edwards made history when he became the first person ever to announce his presidential candidacy on a TV comedy show.
Sen. John Edwards made history when he became the first person ever to announce his presidential candidacy on a TV comedy show.
The Top 10 Jokes from the Campaign Trail
The funniest lines from Al Sharpton, John Kerry, John Edwards, and the rest of the presidential hopefuls.
The funniest lines from Al Sharpton, John Kerry, John Edwards, and the rest of the presidential hopefuls.
Presidential Candidate Buzzwords
NPR deconstructs the political language used by presidential candidates, examining what they say vs. what they mean.
NPR deconstructs the political language used by presidential candidates, examining what they say vs. what they mean.
Funny Political News Headlines
Quirky, strange and flat-out funny news headlines, updated daily.
Quirky, strange and flat-out funny news headlines, updated daily.