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Political Nanny Cam: Long John McCain Wants to be Firm

Madeline Holler — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:02:00 GMT

The latest in campaign videos from Barely Political casts John McCain in a (hardcore) sexy light.

He tells you himself, he wants to be firm. Oh, come on, it's a joke!

Here's the latest (lamest?) Obama Girl video. A touch too self-referential for Political Nanny -- and that's saying something.

Video: Barely Political

Political Nanny: Obama Calls Reporter 'Sweetie'

Madeline Holler — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Barack, honey, listen to Political Nanny. This habit of yours, calling women "sweetie," you're going to have to break. Like, yesterday.

Wrong generation, wrong gender, wrong social standing, wrong, wrong, wrong. It's not charming, it's not collegial, it's not anything but cringey for women to hear from anyone but Grandpa or a waffle-hauling waitress (and she better be a good 20 years older than the so-called "sweetie.")

You apologized to the reporter, Peggy Agar. This is a good start. Now, stand in front of the mirror and practice. American English affords its speakers the luxury of not having to use parenthetical phrases of address when issuing commands, know what I mean, babe? So if you don't know the reporter/factory worker/ardent supporter older than 5's name, drop the "sweetie" and just say "hold on!"

Readers, if you must, the video:

Photo: WXYZ.com

Political Nanny Cam: Obama Girl Checks Out a New Guy

Madeline Holler — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:31:00 GMT

Some say the shine of Obama has grown dull, that he's lost a bit of his O-mentum. Perhaps this video is a sign of the fickle nature of political supporters. The Obama Girl sings and dances with another candidate.

The video is good news for (1) Obama supporters and (2) fans of Mike Gravel (all four of you). Why? Because she stands by her man. And because Mike Gravel fans get to prove to the world what was lost.

Video: Barely Political [via YouTube]

Political Nanny Cam: McCain Asked Whether He Called Cindy the 'C-Word'

Madeline Holler — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:28:00 GMT

Awhile back, Political Nanny scolded John McCain for calling his wife a "trollope" and the c-word (yes, THAT c-word) in front of a group of reporters back in 1992. The press didn't pick up on it back when it happened, and McCain still hasn't had to answer for it. In fact, McCain has had to answer for very, very little, but let's focus on his temper and language.

So at a townhall meeting in Iowa last week, one guy thought he'd confront the issue: he asked whether it was true. Watch the results. Feel the disappointment.

What do you think? Should Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos tag-team McCain and demand answers?

If you're the kind of person who takes Freudian slips (and Howard Stern) seriously, you may enjoy this little clip from the Howard Stern Show on YouTube, wherein you can hear McCain say the c-word, albeit NOT aimed at his wife.

[via HuffPo]

Political Nanny Cam: Girl Hillary Gone Wild

Madeline Holler — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:27:00 GMT

Posted by Political Nanny

Will all the beer-drinking and whiskey shooting come back to haunt Hillary? See for yourself with this 'Hillary Gone Wild' video (includes preview of "John McCain: Heat" and "Barack Obama: Bitter Confessions").

Can't a Girl Just Cry?

Madeline Holler — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:35:00 GMT

Maybe it's because I am (1) around criers all the time and (2) tear up at the first whiff of frustration/sentimentality/ nostalgia/pain/other person's pain. But what I want to know is, what's the big deal about crying? Hillary Clinton got a little choked up yesterday and it's news. For analysis. By some of the lamest analysts around!

But I get it, tensions are high. Tonight, late, late tonight, we get to find out whether there will be more tears once the results from the primary elections in New Hampshire are tallied. Whether there's momentum or regrouping or dropping out or all three.

Political Nanny has captured the tension that is this second round of voting and presented a little anaylsis of her own, including her observation that maybe, just maybe, the pixie dust in today's Barack Obama picture on CNN.com isn't accidental.

Photo: www.lunisea.com