Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
@Mikey: Can we have a hosanna that even if he is humor impaired that thank goodness to Obama that he will not be denied insurance coverage due to a pre-existing condition.
If his name was actually Bronco Bama, this race would have been over before it began.
Awwww.
I’m tired of Bronco and Mitt too.
If she lives in Philly or in Cleveland, however, she might actually be counted as a vote for Obama. Seriously.
@Tsar Nicholas:
If you boosted your IQ by 70 points or so you might actually be counted as a sentient being. Seriously.
Thank God. I thought you were going to quote Honey Boo Boo.
My eight-year-old boy has taken to shouting “LIES!” whenever he sees a political ad on TV. Candidate is irrelevant.
We live in Virginia. We hear it a lot lately.
@Neil Hudelson:
Yeah, Bronco would have stomped old Mittens as flat as a…. well, as flat as a mitten.
I know, Sweetie. Let’s go bake some cupcakes.
I knew that OTB, the official home of “both sides do it”, would jump on this video as soon as it started making the rounds.
She doesn’t speak for the entire nation. Myself and millions like me are fired up and happy to vote for Barack Obama again.
But I understand why the millions who will hold their nose and vote for Mitt Romney are looking forward to putting this election day behind them.
@Neil Hudelson:
I’m trying to figure out what his Wrasslin’ Catch Phrase and Signature Move might be.
Head says to channel the inner W.C. Fields but my heart says no. Cute kid, bless her heart.
@mattb: “Geronimo down” and a doubletap?
I cry like that every time I pay my health insurance premium!
@Me Me Me: Relax, man. It’s just a bit of fun. Go check if Obamacare covers humor impairment.
@Mikey: Can we have a hosanna that even if he is humor impaired that thank goodness to Obama that he will not be denied insurance coverage due to a pre-existing condition.