Thursday, January 03, 2008

Iowa Presidential Caucus 2008: The Bagwine Lowdown

As promised, I sent the crack Bagwine staff out to Iowa to cover the Presidential candidates, prior to the Iowa Caucuses that take place tonight.

They have reported back, and this is what they have discovered. I hope the information is of use to you and your decision in Iowa or whatever state in which you will be voting.


The Republicans…

Mitt Romney: Former Governor of Massachusetts and wealthy businessman. Opposes same sex marriage and is pro-life. Favors more tax cuts.

Bagwine Research: Romney also has been in favor of same sex marriage and supported choice. The tax cuts would only benefit him and six others.

Tends to tell every potential voter how wonderful they are, unless said voter happens to be a masochist, in which case he is more than happy to pee on them and shove a yard sign up their ass.

His name is Mitt…Do you really want a President who changes his position on every issue and yet doesn’t have the sense to change his goofy name?



Rudy Giuliani: Showed up for work on 9/11. Saved the day on 9/11. Became “America’s Mayor” on 9/11.

Bagwine Research: Evidently, he only works one day a year. The rest of the year is spent working on his next failed marriage and being videotaped eating a corned beef sandwich with a fork…A NYC guy eating a deli sandwich with a fork? Tough guy my ass; he’s a vanity filled pussy.



John McCain: U.S. Senator. Vietnam Veteran. Ardent supporter of Iraq War. Speaks his mind. Hot Wife.

Bagwine Research: In spite of war hero status and hot wife, refuses to speak his mind about the rumors saying that he has a crush on Senator Larry Craig.



Duncan Hunter: Congressman. Advocate for building a fence along our Mexican border, sending illegal Mexicans back, and shutting down all Taco Bell franchises.

Bagwine Research: Wouldn’t it be much easier if we sent them back first and then built a fence? Secondly, don’t be messin’ with my drunken, 3 A.M. Burrito Supreme fix. Yo Quiero, Congressman?



Ron Paul: Texas Congressman. Libertarian values. Wants to eliminate nearly all governmental agencies, programs, and services.

Bagwine Research: If elected, don’t come crying to me the following summer when it’s 95 degrees, your Waste Water Treatment Plant has been shut down, and the stench is worse than that of Rosie O’Donnell’s ass crack sweat.



Fred Thompson: Lawyer, Actor, former U.S. Senator. Lazy campaigner and seems only semi-interested in being President.

Bagwine Research: Fuck it…just fuck it.



Mike Huckabee: Former Governor of Arkansas and ordained Baptist Preacher. Vehemently Anti-Abortion. Biblical, Christ-Like approach to leadership.

Bagwine Research: Hasn’t a clue as to where Pakistan is, and doesn’t care because foreign policy will be based on The Book of Revelation. (Watch out Abyssinia) On the upside, if you invest heavily in wire coat hanger manufacturers, and Bible publishing companies prior to a Huckabee administration, you’ll end up one rich mo-foe.

The Democrats…

Barack Obama: Neophyte U.S. Senator from Illinois. Will end the war in Iraq. Candidate of change.

Bagwine Research: Change is good, however, his change involves moving this country in an east southeast direction, which from where I live, puts me in West Virginia…No thanks.


On top of that, he’s a black man with a dubious name…Hell, he stands a better of being chosen, if he was a slab of Prime Rib at a vegan wedding reception.



Hillary Clinton: Former First Lady and U.S. Senator from New York. Loved by many, and hated by just as many. One of the only candidates to lay out detailed policy ideas, including Universal Health Care.

Bagwine Research: Incredibly high disapproval numbers for a candidate running for Prez. Few people give any concrete reasons as to why they don’t like her; they simply say she is a bitch…maybe it’s because of who she is married to. If so, I guess Bill has screwed her over again.



John Edwards: One term U.S. Senator from North Carolina, and incredibly successful Trial Attorney. Populist. Trying to help the little guy.

Bagwine Research: U.S. Senator, successful Trial Attorney, and “Little-Guy Helpin’ Populist” just doesn’t add up. Trust not this man, but worship his nicely coiffed hair.



Bill Richardson: Former U.S. Representative, Ambassador to the U.N., Secretary of Energy, and now Governor of New Mexico. Plenty of foreign relations experience.

Bagwine Research: Holy Crap, this guy has it done it all!! He’s evidently a talented guy, but when is it going to show through? It’s like he’s a guy who has a huge wanker, but when it’s time to shoot a porn flick, he suffers from performance anxiety.



Joe Biden: Long Serving member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Vast experience, smart, thoughtful, and not afraid to speak his mind to colleagues or foreign Heads of State. Nearly died during brain aneurysm surgery.

Bagwine Research: In spite of being caught plagiarizing a speech 20 years ago, Biden is smart, straight talking, courageous, and above all…a true statesman. This is exactly what the American voter despises.



Dennis Kucinich: Congressman from Ohio. As Liberal as they come. Wants to establish a Department of Peace. Impish in looks and has seen UFOs.

Bagwine Research: Many consider his call for peace, humanity, and caring for everyone, socialistic and unattainable. There is an upside of a Kucinich Administration. Due to his looks, if the Martians came to Earth and said, “Take Me To Your Leader…” when they met him, they would have plenty in common.



Christopher Dodd: Long serving Senator from Connecticut.

Bagwine Research: (see Joe Biden, minus the aneurysm and the plagiarizing)

So there you have it. A voter’s guide to the Iowa Caucus. I hope that our staff’s research has been of help to you in deciding who will be our next President.

Until tomorrow and Stream of Consciousness Friiiiiiiday…

Cheers!!

50 comments:

Desert Songbird said...

You're sooooo informative, Matt-Man! Nice how you concisely boiled down months and months of rhetoric into facts anyone can understand. I've always said that the only news worth reading come from bloggers.

I'm voting for "None of the Above." Or maybe Josiah Bartlett...

the Book of Keira said...

I'm voting for the least evil of all of this evil you have laid out before us. And, it ain't Hillary.

But it will be a democrat. Duh.

Jay said...

I agree that most people can't really articulate what it is they hate about Hillary. What's interesting is that I think it's easy for us to articulate what we hate about anyone she might face in the general election.

You also forgot about Dennis Kucinich's hot wife. Tall British read head. Hey, it matters.

Ed & Jeanne said...

Excellent recap! Guiliani only works one day a year? Is he like 'Bad Santa'?

Unknown said...

Gee, I didn't detect ANY bias at all there! I'm sure Biden will be cutting you a check momentarily.

You can Call me AL said...

Big Enormous Richardson it is ;)

Thanks Matt-man, you're a lifesaver .

The Boy said...

So, essentially not a single one of the people running is worth voting for?

Schmoop said...

Songbird: Thanks dear. I try to deliver the goods when it comes to important life changing news and information. Cheers!!

108: Good woman. I like your mind. Let me kiss your mind. Cheers!!

Jay: You are correct. I never hear anything from Hillary Haters other than she's a bitch. And yes, Kucinich's wife is quite the babe. Cheers!!

VE: Thanks and Yes he is. Did you see that Christmas Ad he did? Creepy. Cheers!!

Allie: Bias? Me? Please take that back, and if you do, I'll split the Biden check with you. Cheers Sexy!!

Al: He is a bit large, and you're welcome to my insight anytime. Cheers!!

Boy: Eh? Just no one who really hops out to alot of people. Good to see you back my Brit pal. Hope the time off was nice. Cheers!!

none said...

You nailed almost my exact feelings about all these guys.

Thats why I'll vote for Thompson in the primaries. A lazy president can do a lot less damage than a hyper one with an agenda.

Schmoop said...

Hammer: Ha...You make a very good point, as always. Cheers Hammer!!

Dana said...

You proved my point Matt-Man ... I'll be voting against candidates this year rather than for any of them!

Schmoop said...

Dana: I think that you may be in the majority in that line of thinking. Cheers, and good luck to all of us.

RW said...

Thank you for all the info Matt I just have one question ;how do you know what Rosie O’Donnell’s ass crack sweat smells like?

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

Well, when I took that test it said I should vote for Richardson... but you know what... I have decided to throw my sombrero in the ring..

Lower taxes for anyone making under 100K

Higher taxes for all making over 500K

huge tax hit for all executives who get obscene bonuses from their companies

legalize marijuana

legalized same sex marriage

outlaw the use of Jesus in politics

stop the war

put together an elite group of killers and hunt down the scum of the earth and quietly assassinate each and every one of them

make English the official language of the USA

make all the foreign diplomats pay their parking tickets and use the money to feed the homeless here in the USA (they will be eating prime rib for years)

Those are the major points of my platform

Vote Bond in 2008 - I thank you for your support...

Leighann said...

I'm not even going to touch that Rosie crack!

HA!

Desert Songbird said...

Vincente, you have my vote, dear. Matty, get him a campaign button!

Schmoop said...

Roger: Unfortunately, one time at a party, Rosie and I got really drunk. She had a hetero moment and I had a beer goggle moment. The rest as they say, is history. Cheers!!

Bond: That's nice, but I could never vote for someone named Vinny. Unless we were electing a new Don. Cheers!!

Leighann: Unless of course, you were high on crack. Cheers!!

Songbird: I'll get Bond a button. One that says, "Kick Me". Cheers!!

Leighann said...

Drugs are bad for a reason!

Schmoop said...

Leighann: True, but using the "Rosie RAM-ification" example is a great way to prevent folks from using them. Cheers!!

Sparky Duck said...

Hillary is just one of those chicks you go out on a date on and dont call back. Smart, funny, kinda hot, but there is just something you dont like about her.

Richardson will be sure to let you know all the things hes done over and over and over again.

Mitt, hah, you said Mitt

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

I said VOTE FOR BOND

Sheesh dude...I could use my middle name...Ernest

Schmoop said...

Bond: Ernest?...Well you'd carry Mayberry. Cheers!!

Schmoop said...

Sparky: Mitt...c'mon dude get real. You wanna be Prez, change your name to William, Thomas, or James for Chrissakes. Cheers!!

Odat said...

I'm so glad you did the homework for me....cleared up a lot of questions I had....NOT!

hehe.

Peace

Schmoop said...

Odat: I am closer to accuracy than most of the talking head "gurus" on cable news. Cheers!!

Sandee said...

Looks like Biden is the only choice here. I don't like any of them. Not a one. Great job Matt-Man. Have a great day. :)

Schmoop said...

Sandee: Biden is the man, albeit quite long-winded at times. Cheers and have a good day!!

Marilyn said...

I've always wondered about the Hillary thing. She was hated even when she was First Lady... mosty by the folks who gave me dirty looks for claiming, out loud, to be a feminist.

I'm voting Democrat, but I'm wavering about which one... not Hillary because she doesn't stand a chance in the general election and I sure don't want Huckabee for a president. Jasmine wants to vote for Hillary or Barack, but they haven't lowered the voting age to ten yet.

Real Live Lesbian said...

Thanks...now I don't have to think. And I HATE to think about politics! It usually turns out to be a choosing between lesser evils thing for me.

Cap'n Ergo "XL+II" Jinglebollocks said...

well call me sam and say "goddamn", but this was THE most informative thing I've heard, politically speaking, hands down. I've been a registered Independent since I was 18 and hence I don't bother to even pay any attention until after the primaries (which I can't vote in).

Jeff B said...

There's an election this year???

Schmoop said...

Marilyn: I would put Hillary up against any of the Republicans. I think only a McCain/Hillary race would be difficult. Cheers!!

Real: You are such a true American...One who doesn't have to think ; ) Cheers!!

Hot Lemon: I try to be informative and helpful. I am such a giving soul. Enjoy your Independence. Cheers!!

Jeff: Well, if you would take a minute to turn off the porn and watch the news you would know this. Cheers!!

You can Call me AL said...

Matt-Man said...

Bond: Ernest?...Well you'd carry Mayberry. Cheers!!

Shit, that was funny....

Schmoop said...

Al: Ha...Thanks for catching that. Cheers!!

Anonymous said...

We will, we will, we will we will go on the pill

We must, we must, we must increase our bust.

Schmoop said...

Haircare: It's nice to have your thoughtful comment to help kick off the New Year. You are a true American. Cheers!!

katherine. said...

you're going with Biden (or Dodd)?
curious.

Vin.E. Bond...and the E is for Ernest? I would vote for him...except....

why is Iowa so important??

Schmoop said...

Kat: I have always liked Biden quite a bit. He is one smart SOB. Iowa is important becuase it's the first test and a good showing can provide momentum to a lesser known candidate and a bad showing can cripple a odds on favorite. This year is a little more muddled though. Cheers!!

Unknown said...

Okay, I´ll move and vote for...

Vinny the Bond!

Schmoop said...

Sanni: Don't Do It!! Think of your child and the one on the way. Cheers!!

maryt/theteach said...

Matt-man, what about Dennis Kucinich's hot wife...she has a tongue-bar! :)

the Book of Keira said...

If by "mind" you mean "clitoris" then I'm in.

the Book of Keira said...

and just to admit it out loud, I'd like to vote for Kucinich but I feel it is beetter to knock a republican out of the running and so I'm voting for Obama.

Because Oprah told me to.

katherine. said...

are there states where you can cross your registered party line in the primary?

Schmoop said...

Teach: Yes Mrs. K is pretty hot. Cheers!!

108: Is it still sore? Oprahe is a svengali. Zzzzzzzz. Cheers!!

Kat: Yes there are, but not sure of all the ones in which you can do that. Cheers!!

Jillie: Damn It!! And after I went to all of the trouble of clearing things up. Cheers!!

Travis Cody said...

The whole thing makes my teeth ache.

Thanks for the Cliff's Notes candidate review.

Unknown said...

Uhm I still have no clue to whom I should give my vote....won't you just tell me Matt and sabe me the trouble???

Schmoop said...

Travis: Your welcome. Noe go drink some Rose and take some vicodin. Cheers!!

Sassy: Carrot Top. Cheers!!

Unknown said...

As a strung out 30-something guy said to me yesterday, “Too real, dude.”

Whatever that means.

Schmoop said...

Nick: Ha...That was deep. Cheers Nick!!