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Gingrich Super PAC Still Deciding Fate Of Leftover $5.6 Million

buzzfeed.com — Winning Our Future, the pro-Newt Gingrich super PAC, has more cash on hand left over from the primary than any other zombie super PAC, but it still hasn't decided what it will spend it on, according to a spokesman.
So anyone have any ideas what Newt's superpac should do with its leftover $5.6 mil? Could it start a zoo??? http://t.co/Hg61zSYY
What will happen to the $5.6 Million left over in Newt's Super PAC? Maybe they could give some to... me? http://t.co/2LMK5D84
Gingrich SuperPAC still deciding fate of leftover $5.6 million. http://t.co/ScagHeuO
Gingrich super PAC is "still in the throes of deciding" what to do with its $5.6 million leftover in COH: http://t.co/jauUyrQD
.@rosiegray reports: Gingrich Super PAC Still Deciding Fate Of Leftover $5.6 Million http://t.co/ktd3btqE

Will Mitt Romney Ever Say The Word "Immigration" Again?

buzzfeed.com — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Standing before members of the Latino Coalition in a ballroom at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mitt Romney prepared to deliver what his campaign had billed as a major education address. But before he got to that, he had to run through a few of the other pressing issues of the day.
ICYMI: Will Mitt Romney ever say the word "immigration" again? http://t.co/zQVxqKNw
When Romney surrogates are pressed on immigration they usually change the subject—or say the magic words: "Marco Rubio" http://t.co/zQVxqKNw
My report from DC today... RT @BuzzFeedBen: Will Mitt Romney Ever Say The Word “Immigration” Again? http://t.co/zQVxqKNw
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18 Things We Learned From "Boy Meets World"

buzzfeed.com — 18 Things We Learned From "Boy Meets World": Boy Meets World taught us pretty much everything we need to know about life. H...

What Happens When You Text Mitt Romney

buzzfeed.com — What Happens When You Text Mitt Romney: Mitt really wants your information. ..

Education Crisis Is "Civil-Rights Issue Of Our Era"

buzzfeed.com — WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a Latino Coalition luncheon Wednesday, Mitt Romney attacked President Obama for failing to address the nation's "education crisis" - and said his failure is impacting minorities the most. "Here we are in the most prosperous nation, but millions of kids are getting a third-world education," he said.
Romney: Education Crisis Is “Civil-Rights Issue Of Our Era” http://t.co/7ymiUC5Z
Romney: Education crisis is “civil-rights issue of our era” http://t.co/zYpdy6Rs
Romney: Education Crisis Is “Civil-Rights Issue Of Our Era” http://t.co/TJmNn5uv
Mitt calls education crisis "civil rights issue of our era," reports @mckaycoppins http://t.co/JrKZHPsq
Romney: Education Crisis Is The “Civil-Rights Issue Of Our Era” http://t.co/FrKp4rH8

Private Equity Explains What Private Equity Is

buzzfeed.com — Will Mitt Romney? The Private Equity Growth Capital Council put out this video to explain what they do. No mention of layoffs.
RT @zekejmiller Private Equity Group Explains What Private Equity Is. Will Mitt Romney? http://t.co/tzSfMdft
Video: Private Equity Explains What Private Equity Is http://t.co/vykeqRFw
Private Equity Group Explains What Private Equity Is. Will Mitt Romney? http://t.co/sHPI2NnY

Romney Launches New Ad Buy In Four Swing States

buzzfeed.com — Romney Launches New Ad Buy In Four Swing States: Ad buy slightly larger than $1.3 million one announced last week to air in North Caro...
Mystery new Romney ad to air in NC, OH, IA, and VA (the same states as his first ad) http://t.co/5vwuCxP6

Election Candidate Frances Jackson is a Photoshop Nightmare

buzzfeed.com — Frances Jackson is running for City Council in Huntington, WV. But her Photoshopped election profile photo is running for Supreme Chancellor of Making Me Never Sleep Again.
RT @AnnaGConnell: Holy God. Worst case of photoshop I've seen in a while. Shockingly bad. http://t.co/CeULMFsk

Unearthing Facebook's Lost Phone Numbers

buzzfeed.com — The year: 2006. You, a college student, lose your mobile phone or otherwise render it unusable in some sort of Natty Light-related incident. Gone are all the contacts you've acquired in school since your first days as a freshman. (This was obviously in the days before iCloud or Google Contacts would save you.)
really amazed + inspired that @stuef met his future wife writing a piece for us http://t.co/ZW4SnWGS
RT @jwherrman HEY, I JUST MET YOU / AND THIS IS CRAZY / BUT I LOST MY PHONE / SO POST YOUR NUMBER PUBLICLY ON FACEBOOK http://t.co/pjTl3r2X
HEY, I JUST MET YOU // AND THIS IS CRAZY // BUT I LOST MY PHONE // SO POST YOUR NUMBER PUBLICLY ON FACEBOOK http://t.co/ZW4SnWGS
what happens when you text somebody who posted their number in a facebook lost phone group? (hint: they don't like it.) http://t.co/9ABL3T97

This Poor Stock Photo Model Is Stressed Out All Over The Internet

buzzfeed.com — This Poor Stock Photo Model Is Stressed Out All Over The Internet: Can one woman carry the weight of the whole world's anxiety? If...
...Julia, is that you? RT @mckaycoppins: This Poor Stock Photo Model Is Stressed Out All Over The Internet http://t.co/cM2EnUNi
This Poor Stock Photo Model Is Stressed Out All Over The Internet http://t.co/IHZTnJKY This @annanorthtweets post is amazing

Joe Scarborough Drinks A Beer On Live TV Before 8am

buzzfeed.com — Joe Scarborough Drinks A Beer On Live TV Before 8am: "Broadcasting while intoxicated." ..
SO COOL WHAT A COOL THING TO DO #cool RT @ZekeJMiller VIDEO: Joe Scarborough Drinks A Beer On Live TV Before 8am http://t.co/VGvdCNE5
VIDEO: Joe Scarborough Drinks A Beer On Live TV Before 8am http://t.co/y7KbOLDj

Lolo Jones Is The Olympian Version Of Liz Lemon

buzzfeed.com — Lolo Jones, a 29-year-old U.S. Olympic hurdler, recently tweeted that she's a virgin, and is waiting to find the right guy for marriage. On Twitter she's funny, smart, loves junk food, watches bad reality shows, and is totally self-effacing about her single status.
Who's Tracy Jordan? @richarddeitsch Based on her Twitter feed, Buzzfeed calls Lolo Jones the Olympic Liz Lemon: http://t.co/t09O7iv4
Based on her Twitter feed, Buzzfeed calls Lolo Jones the Olympic Liz Lemon: http://t.co/qOdYJFyN (ht: @benjamineagle).

Democrats Give Romney Fs On Education Reform

buzzfeed.com — Democrats Give Romney Fs On Education Reform: DNC target's Romney's record as governor of Masschussetts. ..

9-Year-Old Scottish Girl Keeps A Blog Of The Nasty Food She Gets At School

buzzfeed.com — 9-Year-Old Scottish Girl Keeps A Blog Of The Nasty Food She Gets At School: Kids are getting smarter by the day. Luckily, the scho...
9-Year-Old Scottish Girl Keeps A Blog Of The Nasty Food She Gets At School http://t.co/WO6W2lTU at @BuzzFeed

GOP: Artur Davis Is Welcome

buzzfeed.com — GOP: Artur Davis Is Welcome: The former Democratic congressman will be welcomed if he runs as a Republican for Congress. ..

Republicans Mock Obama Struggles In Southern Primaries With "Uncommitted" Buttons

buzzfeed.com — After "Uncommitted" takes 40 percent of the vote in the Kentucky Democratic primary against President Barack Obama last night, the RNC produces buttons for the protest votes.
"Republicans Mock Obama Struggles In Southern Primaries With “Uncommitted” Buttons" @ZekeJMiller reports http://t.co/a25SFj75
Republicans mock Obama struggles in southern primaries with “Uncommitted” buttons. http://t.co/duAprjE6
Republicans Mock Obama Struggles In Southern Primaries With “Uncommitted” Buttons http://t.co/mDUnge3G

Priscilla Chan is Every Tiger Mom’s Dream Child

buzzfeed.com — When news broke of Priscilla Chan's marriage to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, you could hear a collective sigh from every Chinese-American girl in America, myself included. Not necessarily because we were envious of the bride, but in anticipation of the inevitable phone call from our mothers, asking if we heard of "this Priscilla Chan girl" and if so, why couldn't we be more like her?

In A Key State, Obama Is Losing

buzzfeed.com — In A Key State, Obama Is Losing: The only good news for Obama out of Florida today is that more people want him out of the White House...

What The Blink-182 Girl Looks Like Today

buzzfeed.com — What The Blink-182 Girl Looks Like Today: What's her age again? OLD. ..
RT @Chris_Moody: Do you dare click? --> What the nurse from the Blink-182 album looks like today http://t.co/TdJ2yhBY
"What's her age again? OLD." MT @Chris_Moody: Do you dare click? What the nurse from Blink-182 album looks like today http://t.co/ywjf9Jtn

The Way We Talk On Smartphones Is Dumb

buzzfeed.com — The basic promise of the smartphone is this: It's a phone, so it can call people; it's a cell phone, so it can send them texts; it's got a data connection, so it can send and receive pretty much anything you can transfer over the internet; it's got a camera, so you can chat via video, too.

Romney Campaign To Obama: This Election Isn't About Bain, It's About The Economy

buzzfeed.com — "Stories from the Obama economy." After Obama says the election will be about Bain Capital's record, Romney's campaign points to the people still struggling to get by and say it's about them.
"The 23 million" are back... Romney camp releases new ad telling "stories from the Obama economy." http://t.co/v2STM54L
Romney campaign to Obama: This election isn't about Bain, it's about the economy. http://t.co/EExtiHIo
Romney Campaign To Obama: This Election Isn't About Bain, It's About The Economy http://t.co/gR5EpnS8

Gingrich Super PAC Still Deciding Fate Of Leftover $5.6 Million

buzzfeed.com — Winning Our Future, the pro-Newt Gingrich super PAC, has more cash on hand left over from the primary than any other zombie super PAC, but it still hasn't decided what it will spend it on, according to a spokesman.
RT @BuddyRoemer: Hmmm RT @BuzzFeedPol Gingrich Super PAC Still Deciding Fate Of Leftover $5.6 Million http://t.co/4JYHsNrC

The Shady Facebook Plugin That Made $250,000 In Two Weeks

buzzfeed.com — See if this sounds familiar: You see an interesting link on your friend's Facebook wall, but when you click through, a pop-up window asks you to install something before you can go any further.
RT @fwd: How a shady Facebook plugin is making a ton of money off people who didn't realize they installed it. http://t.co/Q5W6UNNB

So A Guy Walks Into A Bar With A Zebra And A Macaw

buzzfeed.com — So A Guy Walks Into A Bar With A Zebra And A Macaw: Stop me if you've heard this one before. Unfortunately it isn't a joke...

We're Back! Fat Bird Of The Day, Wednesday, May 23, 2012

buzzfeed.com — We're Back! Fat Bird Of The Day, Wednesday, May 23, 2012: We're back and better than ever! ..

Jane Lynch Narrates Obama LGBT Rights "Documentary"

buzzfeed.com — "I am that strong advocate," Obama says. "We've seen a profound cultural shift just in the past decade, partly because folks are family now," he says, explaining his shift to supporting same sex marriage.
Obama on SSM: “We've seen a profound cultural shift just in the past decade, partly because folks are family now.” http://t.co/D05tLbJr
Jane Lynch Narrates Obama LGBT Rights “Documentary” http://t.co/D05tLbJr

The Facebook IPO In Three Steps

buzzfeed.com — You might've heard that Facebook's being sued over what's happened with its IPO. This is basically how it went down.

One Thing You Definitely Can't Tweet

buzzfeed.com — One Thing You Definitely Can't Tweet: Try to tell your Twitter followers to "get" something. I dare you...
Try any two word tweet that starts with the word "get". You know "Get lost", "Get away". It'll be deleted. Here's why http://t.co/savFbcez
Try any two word tweet that starts with the world "get". You know "Get lost", "Get away". It'll be deleted. Here's why http://t.co/savFbcez

The Most Predictable Company in Tech

buzzfeed.com — "Because we don't want to be predictable." That's the official reason the new iPad was simply called "the new iPad" by Apple yesterday, and not the iPad 3 or (gag) the iPad HD. Thing is, Apple's actually very predictable. Not because Apple products are boring or bad or bland--they're fantastic--but because Apple is a company with deeply ingrained patterns.
@mpanzarino well. the little things. otoh, it's very easy in some ways. http://t.co/4vJpUPP4

Let's See How Donald Glover Performed On "Hip Hop Squares"

buzzfeed.com — I know what you're probably thinking: There's a Hip Hop Squares?!?!?! The answer is yes, it premiered last night, and it featured Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover) in the bottom left squ...
ICYMI: Let's See How Donald Glover Performed On “Hip Hop Squares” http://t.co/zu7hI2hv

Congressman: Photoshopping Mom A Brilliant Media Trick

buzzfeed.com — Rep. Brad Sherman sent Jewish voters a picture of his family including his mother, while other voters got the same picture, minus mom. Today, he claimed it was a clever scheme aimed at forcing the press to print pictures of his family. He doesn't seem to be joking.
One of the dumbest excuses you will hear from a politician caught doing something stupid: http://t.co/kSJReb6z
Spin of the month club: Sherman sez altered campaign photo was secret ploy to attract press coverage. http://t.co/KdaM2TRh
Congressman: Photoshopping Mom A Brilliant Media Trick http://t.co/HddABWKU And really dumb by any objective standard
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9 Ways France's First Couple Is Different From Ours

buzzfeed.com — New French president Francois Hollande and his partner Valerie Trierweiler show that French political families have more privacy than American ones - and more crepes.
RT @BuzzFeedShift: 9 ways the French first couple is different from the Obamas: http://t.co/3gisUrSs

Adorable Corgi Causes Explosion And Fire

buzzfeed.com — Adorable Corgi Causes Explosion And Fire: Corgis are hot online right now, but this one literally triggered an explosion and fire. ..
Adorable Corgi Causes Explosion And Fire http://t.co/5YhK0uck ///It's been too long since last Corgi tweet, fwiw

Ugg Boots For Your Wedding Day

buzzfeed.com — Ugg Boots For Your Wedding Day: Bridal Uggs - are you kidding me?! ..

The Ultimate Collection Of Hot Shirtless Navy Guys Climbing A Monument Covered In Lard

buzzfeed.com — The Ultimate Collection Of Hot Shirtless Navy Guys Climbing A Monument Covered In Lard: This is my gift to straight women, gay men, an...

Sperm Brows, Waxing Mishaps, And More Tales Of Beauty Doom

buzzfeed.com — Being a beauty editor has its benefits: the complimentary spa treatments, the free press trips, the designer handbags as "thank you for your support" gifts around Christmas. But our perk-filled existence is also filled with ghastly mishaps. When your entire life revolves around testing out the latest anti-cellulite cream, zit zapper and hair removal treatments, the results are not always what's promised.

How The Internet Learned To Love Hillary Clinton

buzzfeed.com — Day in and day out, Hillary Clinton is winning the Internet.The former First Lady and Senator and current Secretary of State has undergone a dramatic public transformation over the past year, one driven in part by her strong handling of a generally popular job, and in part by an unpredictable factor: The Internet has finally fallen in love with her.Howard Dean was the hero of the rowdy, anti-war blogs in 2004.
"Clinton is the star of the messy, recursive, & playful ascendant social web... she’s a fractured, engaging character" http://t.co/y53VZl3l
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11 Places Goats Are Unsuccessfully Hiding

buzzfeed.com — The Coast Guard is coming to hack off the limbs of these goats! These goats need better hiding spots!
Working on a list: 9 Places Ghosts Are Unsuccessfully Hiding http://t.co/cFZIq8HJ (ex: outside yr window, inches behind yr neck, in yr baby)

The Unabomber's 50th Reunion Notice

buzzfeed.com — Not your ordinary #humblebrag. Ted Kaczynski's Harvard class of 1962 is celebrating its reunion in Cambridge this week.
awards: 8 life sentences RT @BuzzFeedBen: The Unabomber's 50th Reunion Notice. Note "publications". http://t.co/E1d3ExTl
Also, "awarded" eight life sentences. Heh. RT @BuzzFeedBen: The Unabomber's 50th Reunion Notice. Note "publications". http://t.co/QKykEgqG
The Unabomber's 50th Reunion Notice. Note "publications". http://t.co/n3PRy05L
Awards: 8 life sentences RT @nycsouthpaw: The Unabomber's 50th Harvard Reunion Notice http://t.co/7uLRMqdJ

Artur Davis Considering Congressional Bid In Virginia - As A Republican

buzzfeed.com — Artur Davis, the former Democratic congressman from Alabama, is considering running for a House seat in Virginia as a Republican, according to sources who know Davis. Davis is toying with the idea of running for Democrat Gerry Connolly's seat in Virginia's 11th district in 2014 or for a seat in the Virginia legislature in 2013 or 2015, sources say.
Ambition, Southern-Style? Artur Davis May Switch to GOP for House Run, reports @rosiegray http://t.co/grOQ8AJF c @perrybaconjr
Artur Davis eyes a bid for Congress in Virginia - as a Republican: http://t.co/k2rTsLdp
Artur Davis Considering Congressional Bid In Virginia — As A Republican http://t.co/4exp5iEN
Former congressman Artur Davis (D-Ala.) reportedly considering a Republican congressional bid in VA. http://t.co/dTmm9Wer (via @BuzzFeedBen)
Artur Davis considering Congressional bid in Virginia — As a Republican. http://t.co/Kn39Iq2C
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Obama's 2008 Plan Called To Double Cancer Research Funding, But It Has Increased Only Slightly

buzzfeed.com — It's a promise that has fallen well short of the President's goal as a candidate for the White House in 2008. The budget of the National Cancer Institute was $4.8 billion the year before Obama took the office. Now the budget sits at $5.8 billion, an increase, but not of the scale Obama promised in 2008.

The Tonight Show Imagines Romney And Obama's "Call Me Maybe" Duet

buzzfeed.com — Jay Leno showed us that whether you are a Democrat or Republican, "Call Me Maybe" makes you put all your differences aside and just dance.
Remember Jib/Jab? This is first time this campaign season, I felt I've seen something amusingly similar. http://t.co/OcnT4EqC

"Not A Bad Company"

buzzfeed.com — Democratic Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick appeared on CNN and defended the Boston-based company Mitt Romney led, saying it wasn't "a bad company." Patrick added "I respect what Bain does and its role in the free market system," he said.
Deval Patrick defends Bain: "Not a bad company...I respect what Bain does and its role in the free market system.” http://t.co/axb1RdkX
Deval Patrick Defends Bain Capital: “Not A Bad Company” http://t.co/nqndRcFY
Deval Patrick defends Bain Capital on CNN: “Not a bad company” http://t.co/axb1RdkX

Donald Trump Pleads For RNC Speaking Slot

buzzfeed.com — Donald Trump Pleads For RNC Speaking Slot: A keynote slot, at that. ..

Barrett TV Ad Buys More Than Doubled In Wisconsin Last Week

buzzfeed.com — The campaign of Scott Walker's challenger Tom Barrett spent $580,910 last week in television ad buys, compared with $219,764 from the week before, according to ad buy numbers from a Democratic source in Wisconsin. Cable spending expereinced the biggest bump, from $13,829 to $116,340.

A Brief History Of All The Times Bain Attacks Didn't Work

buzzfeed.com — In a press conference Monday, President Obama made it clear that he had not intention of ordering a ceasefire on his campaign's attacks on Mitt Romney's business record. "This is not a distraction," he insisted. "This is what this campaign is going to be about." It's easy to see why he'd want it that way.
ICYMI: A Brief History Of All The Times Bain Attacks Didn't Work http://t.co/ABIt0QVo
RT @TheRickWilson: I weigh in --> RT @mckaycoppins: A Brief History Of All The Times Bain Attacks Didn't Work http://t.co/9YAiS7me
RT @mckaycoppins: In which I present: A Brief History Of All The Times Bain Attacks Didn't Work http://t.co/1SL9FdCL
A Brief History Of All The Times Bain Attacks Didn't Work http://t.co/sAF2yIyV
A brief history of all the times Bain attacks didn't work against Mitt Romney. http://t.co/DopByePF
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Biden: You Pay Me A Lot Of Money

buzzfeed.com — But he says he's still "Middle Class Joe." "I'm the kid from Scranton who just climbed out of a coal mine with a lunch bucket in his hand," he adds.

One Last Thing About That Zuckerberg Wedding Photo

buzzfeed.com — One Last Thing About That Zuckerberg Wedding Photo: Everybody's seen it. Did you know who took it? You do, actually...
The man who took Mark Zuckerberg's wedding photo is no stranger to social media http://t.co/KG9E3hm3
The Zuckerberg wedding photo was not this guy's coolest project http://t.co/CWt0xk9B

Republicans Say Obama Campaign Engaged In "Dishonest Cover-Up" On Booker

buzzfeed.com — Did Cory Booker release his "hostage video" walk-back of his comments on Meet The Press at the direction of the Obama campaign?
Republicans say Obama campaign engaged in "dishonest cover-up" on Booker http://t.co/z1JNwxcn
Republicans Say Obama Campaign Engaged In “Dishonest Cover-Up” On Booker http://t.co/KSzvu7wa
Republicans Say Obama Campaign Engaged In “Dishonest Cover-Up” On Booker http://t.co/L0pJJhTJ
Really, Republicans say that? RT @ZekeJMiller: Republicans Say Obama Campaign Engaged In “Dishonest Cover-Up” On Booker http://t.co/C6tcQP71

Amusing Stone Art

buzzfeed.com — Hirotoshi Itoh uses rocks obtained in a river bank close to his house to make sculptures with an incredible sense of humor and structure.

Democrat Defends "Propaganda" Bill

buzzfeed.com — Rep. Adam Smith from Washington championed the defense bill amendment that will "strike the current ban on domestic dissemination" of propaganda in an interview with Salon's Glenn Greenwald earlier today. Repealing the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 is "not about trying to influence domestic audiences," Smith emphaized.

15 Extremely Awkward Animal Moments

buzzfeed.com — 15 Extremely Awkward Animal Moments: Ugh, animals have absolutely no social skills. I honestly don't even know why we hang out...
15 Extremely Awkward Animal Moments (Ugh, animals have absolutely no social skillz. I don't why we hang out with them.) http://t.co/MiFMZ9eO

11 Things You Should Never, Ever Do On Facebook

buzzfeed.com — There are a lot of things you shouldn't do on Facebook! . But especially THESE things. Otherwise nobody will be your friend. Ever.
Things you should never do on Facebook, No. 6: Friend request people who have previously defriended you. http://t.co/DW7Le7Lf
"Why don’t you get embarrassed? I am embarrassed ALL THE TIME." http://t.co/Lx63Z1hK
RT @KTLincoln: "Babies just don't do that much, you know? They're practically useless citizens." —@KTHeaney http://t.co/nj1q5w9U
nothing truer has been written: 11 things you shouldn't do on facebook, ever http://t.co/B68n2nfd

"I'm Basically In The Investors Hall Of Fame"

buzzfeed.com — Romney has come under fire this week from Democrats for his role leading the private equity firm Bain Capital. Romney, though, is proud of his work, as he said while running for governor: "I wish I could bat 1000, I can't, but I'm basically in the investors hall of fame."
02 Romney talking his Bain record: “I wish I could bat 1000, I can't, but I'm basically in the investors hall of fame.” http://t.co/YrVbDHrj
Video of Mitt Romney touting his Bain record in 2002: “I'm basically in the investors hall of fame.” http://t.co/YrVbDHrj
Mitt Romney In 2002: “I'm Basically In The Investors Hall Of Fame” http://t.co/dNE58iaZ

Black Democratic Stars Prove Fickle Allies For Obama

buzzfeed.com — As Senator Barack Obama rose toward power in 2007 and 2008, he was sometimes taken as the avatar of a new generation of African-American leaders. They were, PBS's Gwen Ifill wrote, a "Joshua Generation" led by figures from Alabama Rep. Artur Davis to Newark Mayor Cory Booker.
Even Democrat Artur Davis ... RT @mckaycoppins: Great read by @rosiegray: Black Dem Stars Prove Fickle Allies For Obama http://t.co/aj0rxgPC
Artur Davis: “I'm not involved in supporting the Obama campaign." http://t.co/YmxiS1uv
Great read by @rosiegray: Black Democratic Stars Prove Fickle Allies For Obama http://t.co/QxmqxV82
RT @BuzzFeedBen: @RosieGray must-read on Obama's problems with the "Joshua Generation" of fellow black Democratic stars http://t.co/Mg0QiaKA
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Reminder From Obama Super PAC: Plenty Of Republicans Don't Like Bain

buzzfeed.com — As Republicans gloat about Cory Booker's support for Bain, Priorities USA responds in kind. New ad shows Republicans attacking Romney's "vulture capitalism."
RT @RosieGray: Reminder From Obama Super PAC: Plenty Of Republicans Don't Like Bain http://t.co/OsDh1MZf
"President Barack Obama took over the country in 2008, but he never took full control of the Democratic Party..." http://t.co/LgFrAcmR
Reminder From Obama Super PAC: Plenty Of Republicans Don't Like Bain http://t.co/BwNI46Mi
Reminder From Obama Super PAC: Plenty Of Republicans Don't Like Bain http://t.co/OsDh1MZf
Reminder From Obama Super PAC: Plenty Of Republicans Don't Like Bain http://t.co/LgFrAcmR

The Unabomber's 50th Reunion Notice

buzzfeed.com — Not your ordinary #humblebrag. Ted Kaczynski's Harvard class of 1962 is celebrating its reunion in Cambridge this week.

Is This Obama's Party?

buzzfeed.com — President Barack Obama took over the country in 2008, but he never took full control of the Democratic Party - a state of affairs that became painfully clear this week as the White House struggled to distinguish friends from enemies.
Fast Eddie on Obama's political ops vs. Clinton's: “You’re comparing them to the gold standard." http://t.co/Z0pk9UPx via @ZekeJMiller
Obama's party discipline not tight like Clinton's -- giving surrogates an opening to go off message http://t.co/Cp3Cay5e
Obama hasn't marshaled his party like Bill Clinton. Does that make it easier for surrogates to speak their minds? http://t.co/mjZ4dDkV
Rendell: “I think Bain is fair game... But I think how you examine it, the tone, what you say, is important as well.” http://t.co/mjZ4dDkV
Ed Rendell tells @zekejmiller he didnt like Bain ad either; says its not fair to compare Obama's operation to Clinton's http://t.co/k589s7Is
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Romney Backer Says Bain Is Fair Game

buzzfeed.com — One of Mitt Romney's top surrogates said on a press conference call Tuesday morning that the candidate's much-maligned business record at Bain Capital is "fair game" in the campaign - but accused Obama of misrepresenting it. "I think the Bain record as a whole is fair game," said former New Hampshire Governor John Sununu.
MT @mckaycoppins Sununu makes obvious point: Of *course* Bain is fair game — the debate is about how it's represented http://t.co/KWGqnaiS
Sununu makes the obvious point: Of *course* Bain is fair game — the debate is about how it's represented http://t.co/r6MmxuQF

This Is How People In The 80′s Thought Michael Jackson Would Look Like In Year 2000

buzzfeed.com — This Is How People In The 80′s Thought Michael Jackson Would Look Like In Year 2000: I would have totally thought he'd be a ...
This Is How People In The 80′s Thought Michael Jackson Would Look Like In Year 2000 http://t.co/wjpYgnj4 @BuzzFeed
This Is How People In The 80′s Thought Michael Jackson Would Look Like In Year 2000 http://t.co/wjpYgnj4 via @BuzzFeed
This Is How People In The 80′s Thought Michael Jackson Would Look Like In Year 2000 http://t.co/wjpYgnj4

Matthew Fox Looks Ripped, Unrecognizable In "Alex Cross"

buzzfeed.com — A few stills from the upcoming movie in which Fox plays a serial killer were released online today and holy crap: look at those guns!
Jeebus. RT @brandonsneed: Matthew Fox, aka Jack from LOST, got totally, well, jacked for "Alex Cross" http://t.co/UbLiLVpD via @CarltonCuse
Holy crap. RT @CarltonCuse: Matthew Fox totally committed to his role in "Alex Cross". Check it out. http://t.co/2QI4o7SQ

Ernest Hemingway Writes A Letter To The Miami Heat

buzzfeed.com — Sometimes Ernest Hemingway stops by the BuzzFeed offices and demands that we let him weigh in on something, and we acquiesce because we don't want to get punched. This is one of those times.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And dammit LeBron you've brought this on yourself.
This is fresh hot awesomeness RT @TomJolly: From Buzzfeed: Ernest Hemingway Writes A Letter To The Miami Heat http://t.co/8b4DEKyM
I love @ktlincoln's Hemingway. In this edition: The Miami Heat. -------------http://bit.ly/KQQOog

"Not A Bad Company"

buzzfeed.com — Democratic Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick appeared on CNN and defended the Boston-based company Mitt Romney led, saying it wasn't "a bad company." Patrick added "I respect what Bain does and its role in the free market system," he said.

11 Places Goats Are Unsuccessfully Hiding

buzzfeed.com — The Coast Guard is coming to hack off the limbs of these goats! These goats need better hiding spots!

"The Dark Knight Rises" Releases New Character Posters

buzzfeed.com — Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) and Bane get their own one-sheets as The Dark Knight Rises ramps up promotion ahead of its July 20th release.
Am I the only one who thinks The Dark Knight Rises posters look awful? http://t.co/1LNnR4UM

51 Things You Don't Have To Do

buzzfeed.com — 51 Things You Don't Have To Do: Ever feel like the world is pressuring you do to certain things or be a certain way? Well you ...
51 things you don't have to do, even though the world pressures you to embrace them: http://t.co/b1xjv4Tm

Romney In 2002: I'll Get More Money From The Federal Government Like I Did At The Olympics

buzzfeed.com — Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney campaigned heavily against earmarks in the Republican primary. But in this clip from a 2002 gubernatorial debate Romney argues that as Governor he'll "get more money from the federal government" like the "record amount for security and transportation" he got for the 2002 Olympics.
Romney in 02: "And that's exactly what I'm going to do in MA: Get more money from the federal government." http://t.co/gNXIxuZV
Romney in 2002 touting his ability to get earmarks: I'll get more $ from the federal govt like I did at the Olympics. http://t.co/olb42uhc

Hot Shirtless Navy Guys Try To Climb A Monument Covered In Lard

buzzfeed.com — Hot Shirtless Navy Guys Try To Climb A Monument Covered In Lard: THIS IS AMAZING. BUZZ OF THE YEAR RIGHT HERE...

Ernest Hemingway Writes A Letter To The Miami Heat

buzzfeed.com — Sometimes Ernest Hemingway stops by the BuzzFeed offices and demands that we let him weigh in on something, and we acquiesce because we don't want to get punched. This is one of those times.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And dammit LeBron you've brought this on yourself.

Donald Trump Pleads For RNC Speaking Slot

buzzfeed.com — Donald Trump Pleads For RNC Speaking Slot: A keynote slot, at that. ..

Men On The Internet Would Like To Have Your Babies

buzzfeed.com — When the baby-making urge kicks in, lots of people turn to online dating in an effort to date and eventually mate. And that's great. I say, go for what you want! Make that baby! But selecting someone to make a baby with is slightly more complicated than perusing a few profiles, slipping it in and squeezing it out (at least ones hopes).
when we're done, no one is ever going to want to date online again. http://t.co/cS2s0Aol

South Carolina AFL-CIO President Takes A Swing At Nikki Haley Piñata

buzzfeed.com — S.C. AFL-CIO president Donna Dewitt swings at a piñata with Gov. Nikki Haley's face taped on it. "Wait till her face comes around and whack her," a supporter yells.
South Carolina AFL-CIO President Takes A Swing At Nikki Haley Piñata http://t.co/gzcLEUHy

Super Fun World Goth Day Playlist

buzzfeed.com — Super Fun World Goth Day Playlist: Happy World Goth Day! Here's a special goth rock playlist to help you celebrate. Subculture...
Guess what happened to the 'Call Me Maybe' biz card guy? Exactly what you might predict. http://t.co/wIhtlTL2 (via @papermagazine)

Romney Campaign Protests Biden Event With Cory Booker Heads

buzzfeed.com — "Stop Obama's nauseating attacks," say the signs outside of Vice President Joe Biden's event in Keene, NH. Small protest organized by the Romney campaign and the local Republican ...
Romney Campaign Protests Biden Event With Cory Booker Heads http://t.co/8yHoffCX
cc: @corybooker Romney Campaign Protests Biden Event With Cory Booker Heads http://t.co/8yHoffCX

As Candidate, Obama Promised To Raise The Minimum Wage Annually, But It Remains The Same

buzzfeed.com — In 2008 candidate Obama promised to annually raise the minimum wage. But the federal minimum wage, controlled by Congress, today remains at $7.25 an hour, the same rate it has been since January of 2009 when the last round of wage increases signed into law by George Bush went into effect.
Four times President Obama promised to annually raise the minimum wage. Still $7.50. http://t.co/yYqY08kz
George Bush did more to raise the minimum wage than President Obama, despite his promise to do so annually. http://t.co/yYqY08kz

35 Horrifically Ugly Suits Worn By NBA Sideline Reporter Craig Sager

buzzfeed.com — The NBA's most recognizable sideline reporter loves nothing more than to burn your eyes with his suits. Here are some of his worst offenders.
Here's a collection of some of Craig Sager's ugliest suits. You're welcome America. Also sorry America. http://t.co/quvPs7zo

Cat Pic Fan Fic

buzzfeed.com — "Down To The Track" At my age and at my weight, you don't leave the house unless you have a goddamn good reason for it, but the Belmont Stakes is as good a goddamn reason as any I can think of, especially when Stage Door Johnny's being jockeyed by a once-in-a-generation grass-course rider like Heliodoro Gustines.
It's getting very high concept over at BuzzFeed Animals http://t.co/1TAS7yDW

Are Creepy Cops Becoming A Nationwide Epidemic?

buzzfeed.com — Ashley Steele says she was the designated driver on April 29, 2010, when San Diego Police Officer Anthony Arevalos pulled her over. She says she passed both a Breathalyzer and field sobriety test, but that Arevalos decided to search her for "contraband," touching her breasts and buttocks and placing his hand "on top of her vagina."
Lawyer says police harassing women is pretty much "policy" in San Diego, and a major problem elsewhere too: http://t.co/l0T3gm7n

New Obama SuperPAC Ad Hits Romney For Ampad

buzzfeed.com — A new ad from the pro-Obama superPAC Priorities USA features the testimonial of a former Ampad employee who lost her job as a result of the acquisition of Ampad by Bain.

The Most Dramatic Video Of A Slinky On A Treadmill You'll See All Day

buzzfeed.com — The Most Dramatic Video Of A Slinky On A Treadmill You'll See All Day: I could, and I will, watch this all day. ..
The Most Dramatic Video Of A Slinky On A Treadmill You'll See All Day http://t.co/JsMIfsBc voa @p_evans

The Next Ten Years Of CGI In One Video

buzzfeed.com — Before you see them in movies and video games, the most interesting new 3D, physics, and video effects get shown to pros at SIGGRAPH. Here's the amazing stuff they'll see this year.
the only tech conference I ever want to go to is SIGGRAPH, i think http://t.co/QXWyxvI7

The Top 5 "SNL" Departures

buzzfeed.com — Kirsten Wiig's emotional goodbye ranks among the best send offs of Saturday Night Live 's most popular cast members including Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell.

Mitt Romney's List Of Words He's Not Supposed To Say

buzzfeed.com — Mitt Romney's List Of Words He's Not Supposed To Say: "I have a list of words I'm not supposed to say," Romney said at a f...

What It's Like To Cover Celebrities Who Are So Famous They Travel By Minivan

buzzfeed.com — French street style photographer Garance Doré is in Cannes covering the film festival. When Doré goes to fashion shows, she typically gets some of the best access of anyone there. But apparently Cannes is a bit of an equalizer. She writes on her blog in an impactful post titled "Cannes...

Basset Hounds Running

buzzfeed.com — Yup, this is the best thing you'll see all day.

Nick Offerman Goes Blond

buzzfeed.com — Nick Offerman Goes Blond: The Parks and Recreation star debuted his new look at the 71st Peabody Awards on Monday. ..
UHHHHHH RT @jessmisener: !!! RT @BuzzFeed: Nick Offerman, blond hair. REPEAT: Nick Offerman, blond hair. http://t.co/tOhaY74

13 Untapped '90s Fashion Trends

buzzfeed.com — Now that flannel and crop tops have officially hit their saturation point, it feels like maybe '90s nostalgia has run its course. Here are a few trends that got left behind and are actually loo...

Why Does Everyone Hate Garfield On Twitter?

buzzfeed.com — Sure, Garfield comics aren't everyone's idea of funny, but there's a weird world of extreme Garfield haters on Twitter. This isn't just a little negative feedback, this is pure vitriol at a fictitious cat.

Romney In 2002: I'll Get More Money From The Federal Government Like I Did At The Olympics

buzzfeed.com — Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney campaigned heavily against earmarks in the Republican primary. But in this clip from a 2002 gubernatorial debate Romney argues that as Governor he'll "get more money from the federal government" like the "record amount for security and transportation" he got for the 2002 Olympics.
RT @BuzzFeedPol: Romney In 2002: I'll Get More Money From The Federal Government Like I Did At The Olympics http://t.co/lTyHR5LZ

The 11 Worst Fast Food Restaurant Names

buzzfeed.com — The 11 Worst Fast Food Restaurant Names: This is what the Food Court in Hell must look like. ..

GIF: Russ Westbrook's Absurd Circus Shot Knocked The Lakers Out

buzzfeed.com — GIF: Russ Westbrook's Absurd Circus Shot Knocked The Lakers Out: The and-one led to a game-clinching run by the Thunder that ended...
Yeah, whoa. RT @KTLincoln ICYMI: Russ Westbrook hit a truly preposterous shot last night. http://t.co/zwKk9pRZ

72 Hours In Chicago: Anarchists, World Leaders, And Two More Years Of War

buzzfeed.com — On Saturday night, a white Chicago police van tried to drive through a crowd of protesters, marching west on Jackson Boulevard. The protesters swarmed the van, banging on its side. The van accelerated. The protestors slashed its tires. The van didn't stop.
A good take on the weird dichotomy of NATO: 72 Hours In Chicago: Anarchists, World Leaders, And Two More Years Of War http://t.co/zVc01IYA
The press corps covering #NATO may be boring, but at least they know Gen Allen has not been a Brig. Gen. for awhile http://t.co/nzbKto5U
"The international press corps covering NATO must be one of the most boring collectives of journalists ever assembled." http://t.co/Xhq3AkZz
72 Hours In Chicago: Anarchists, World Leaders, And Two More Years Of War http://t.co/k6lz4vPt
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Bain "Is Not A Distraction, This Is What This Campaign Is Gonna Be About"

buzzfeed.com — Obama: Bain "Is Not A Distraction, This Is What This Campaign Is Gonna Be About": At the NATO Summit in Chicago, Obama is pressed on C...
Obama: Bain “Is Not A Distraction, This Is What This Campaign Is Gonna Be About” http://t.co/jiEyltKY
Now with Video: Obama: Bain “Is Not A Distraction, This Is What This Campaign Is Gonna Be About” http://t.co/U4CtW35b
Obama's response to question about backing off Bain attack: smh. http://t.co/eo83zOvH Full vid here: http://t.co/jrZXqSn5
GIF: Obama shakes his head when asked if campaign will pull back on Bain attacks http://t.co/U4CtW35b
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Romney Asks His Donors To Talk To Their Kids

buzzfeed.com — Mitt Romney wants his top donors to Tweet and use Facebook on his behalf - not-to-mention convince their kids to vote for him. According to pool reporter, Yahoo News' Holly Bailey, Romney said he "needs young people to come on board" and suggested those in the audience talk to their kids on his behalf.
Romney to donors MT @BuzzFeedBen: "Not sure if you have A Facebook." Articles always trip up non-native speakers http://t.co/rFLIihq3
RT @BuzzFeedBen: "Not sure if you have A Facebook." Always the articles that trip up non-native speakers http://t.co/4o1ZB48N
Romney: “I'm not sure if you have a Facebook, but now that it's worth $100 million, you might pay more attention.” http://t.co/6bNpp4Am
RT @BuzzFeedBen: "Not sure if you have A Facebook." Always the articles that trip up non-native speakers http://t.co/r3Q9JYIH
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Obama Super PAC Enlists Romney's GOP Rivals In Bain Attack

buzzfeed.com — Obama Super PAC Enlists Romney's GOP Rivals In Bain Attack: Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Jon Huntsman, and Sarah Palin have all take...
Obama Super PAC Enlists Romney's GOP Rivals In Bain Attack http://t.co/UGV6YphC

President Obama's 9 Worst Surrogates

buzzfeed.com — President Obama's 9 Worst Surrogates: With allies like these, who needs Republicans? ..

Senate To Consider "Propaganda" Amendment This Week

buzzfeed.com — The Senate Armed Services Committee is expected to mark up the defense authorization bill tomorrow morning, making crucial decisions on an amendment that seeks to "strike the current ban on domestic dissemination" of propaganda.

Priscilla Chan’s Wedding Dress Was A Total Surprise For The Designer

buzzfeed.com — Weddings as high profile as Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's don't happen very often; recent nuptials that belong in a similar stratosphere include Kate Middleton's and Chelsea Clinton's. All three of those involved public figures who aren't in the entertainment business and closely guard their privacy when it comes to their romantic relationships.
.@amyodell gets the designer of Chan's dress on the phone. Zuck "wasn’t wearing a sweatshirt…that’s definitely a plus." http://t.co/p2NLkPrL
RT @BuzzFeedShift: Designer @ClairePettibone had no idea Priscilla Chan was going to wear her $4,700 wedding dress: http://t.co/pVEZOhoE
Priscilla Chan's wedding dress designer tells me no one knew about her secret dress purchase: http://t.co/XMgYhcHr

He Spent 2 Years "Trying To Brow-Beat Frenchmen Into Joining His Cult"

buzzfeed.com — Noted Mormon-mocker and Obama donor Bill Maher Tweeted this Monday afternoon: It's not the first time Maher - the liberal comedian who donated one million dollars to President Obama's re-election effort - has attacked Mitt Romney for his religion.
UPDATE: Anon spox 4 Priorities tells me "We do not think anyone should question a candidate because of their religion" http://t.co/Z20VxKMc
Obama spox @Lis_Smith responds to Maher Tweet: “Attacking a candidate's religion is out of bounds..." http://t.co/Z2105kN6
Bill Maher says of Romney: He spent two years “trying to brow-beat Frenchmen into joining his cult.” http://t.co/HzLzEqiX
Bill Maher On Romney: He Spent 2 Years “Trying To Brow-Beat Frenchmen Into Joining His Cult” http://t.co/vZrl39Wh
Silence from Obama campaign after major donor Bill Maher calls Romney's faith a "cult" http://t.co/Z2105kN6

Republicans Launch "Stand With Cory" Petition

buzzfeed.com — Newark Maryor Cory Booker becomes GOP hero. Republican National Committee taunts Democrats over Booker opposition to Bain attacks.

Why Does Everyone Hate Garfield On Twitter?

buzzfeed.com — Sure, Garfield comics aren't everyone's idea of funny, but there's a weird world of extreme Garfield haters on Twitter. This isn't just a little negative feedback, this is pure vitriol at a fictitious cat.