Posts Tagged ‘Presidential Campaign Humor’
Thursday, May 25th, 2023
“DeSantis debacle: Twitter Spaces presidential announcement marred by technical problems.”
Smart-Ass Ron: Had you asked someone sane
About venues to launch your campaign,
(S)he’d have warned “Do Not Do
A Twitter Debut!”
(Sound advice you’d have viewed with disdain.)
Tags: Campaign 2024, Campaign Satire, DeSantis, Election 2024, Election Humor, Election Satire, Elon Musk, Governor DeSantis, Musk, Presidential Campaign Humor, Ron DeSantis, Twitter, Twitter Humor, Twitter Limericks, Twitter Spaces
Posted in Campaign 2024, Campaign Humor, Election 2024, Election Satire, Florida, Florida Humor, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Republicans Humor, Social Media Satire, Twitter | Comments Off on Limerick Ode To Smart-Ass DeSantis
Sunday, November 27th, 2022
Donald’s run has been met with a shrug.
Will he fin’ly be squished like a bug?
He announced and was trounced
In reviews, soon pronounced
“Tired” news. Please indict that damn thug!
Tags: Campaign Humor, Campaign Satire, Donald Trump, Election 2024, Election Humor, Election Satire, Presidential Campaign Humor, Presidential Election, Republicans Humor, Trump
Posted in Campaign 2024, Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election 2024, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Republicans Humor, Trump | Comments Off on Trump’s Announcement Dud (Limerick)
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
Headline: “GOP 2024 hopefuls face challenge: Not upsetting Trump”
“The Hill” tells us something we know
About GOP prez-hopefuls’ woe:
They must NOT rile the prickly
Ex-prez, yet act quickly.
Avoid venom from Trump? Ho, ho, ho!
Tags: Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election 2024, Election Humor, Presidential Campaign Humor, Presidential Election 2024
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Republican Quandary (Limerick)
Monday, December 7th, 2020
Headline: “Trump Claims He’d Be Gracious, If He Lost”
Our pugnacious prez claims he’d be “gracious”
If he lost. (His lie-library’s spacious.)
Donald did in fact lose,
But his goal’s to confuse,
Bilk, and bully — that’s “Trump the Mendacious.”
Tags: Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Election Humor, Joe Biden, Presidential Campaign Humor, Trump Lies
Posted in Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Joe Biden, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Limerick Ode To Our Liar-In-Chief
Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Headline: “Michigan certifies Biden victory in another blow to Trump”
Donald’s Michigan thievery’s failed;
His electoral heist scheme curtailed.
Joe’s electors are IN;
A democracy WIN!
How refreshing that justice prevailed.
Tags: Campaign 2020, Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Election Humor, Joe Biden, Michigan, Michigan Electors, Presidential Campaign Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Joe Biden, Michigan Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Yay, Michigan! (Limerick)
Sunday, November 1st, 2020
Using any excuse for a boast,
Trump will brag via speech, tweet, or post:
He’s the best and the greatest
(And no doubt the straightest.)
Another four years … and we’re toast!
Tags: Campaign 2020, Campaign Humor, Election 2020, Election Humor, Presidential Campaign Humor, Trump
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Limerick Ode To the Boaster-In-Chief
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Trump pretends that he’s still an insurgent.
His impulse to dupe us is urgent,
Cuz incumbents take blame;
Trump wants fault-free acclaim.
Here’s what I want: A White House Detergent.
Tags: Campaign Humor, Campaign2020, Election Humor, Election2020, Incumbency, Insurgency, Presidential Campaign Humor, Trump
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Trump, An Insurgent??? (Limerick)
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
Headline: “Trump ignores science at dangerous indoor rally”
Donald’s base should start writing their wills,
Cuz he feeds on large audience thrills;
Crammed together indoors,
Scanty masks, chair-filled floors.
Donald Trump doesn’t care whom he kills.
Tags: Anti-Science, Campaign 2020, Campaign Humor, COVID-19, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Election Satire, Health, Pandemic, Presidential Campaign Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Science Satire, Science Verse, White House | 1 Comment »
Monday, March 7th, 2016
Campaign debates used to be boring,
And could lead to some serious snoring;
As the pols prattled on
Going hither and … yawn…
I was known to nod off on the flooring.
But debates are quite diff’rent this year;
On the GOP side you will hear
Words that won’t let you sleep
And just might make you weep,
As the bullies hurl slurs, leer, and sneer.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Chris Christie, Debate Limerick, Donald Trump, Election Humor, Marco Rubio, Presidential Campaign Humor, Ted Cruz
Posted in Campaign Humor, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Marco Rubio, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Ted Cruz, White House | Comments Off on GOP Debates, Then And Now (2-Verse Limerick)
Friday, June 12th, 2015
The Iowa GOP Board
Found its straw poll was being ignored
And disdained — even mocked.
So I sure wasn’t shocked
By its vote to at last cut the cord.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, GOP Humor, Iowa, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor, Straw Poll
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Iowa Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on No More Grasping At Straws (Limerick)
Saturday, March 21st, 2015
Glenn Beck just announced that he’s quitting the Republican Party.
It seems the GOP isn’t quite crazy enough for him.
*****
To prove he really means it this time, Donald Trump is forming a presidential exploratory committee.
Some circuses just can’t have too many rings.
*****
Dear Rand Paul, I don’t live in Kentucky,
And I think that you’re far worse than yucky.
Why’s your newsletter clogging
My email and dogging
My bandwidth with viewpoints so sucky?
*****
Facts can be pesky
and undermine views.
But the right just discards them
like old, worn out shoes.
*****
In a Playboy interview, Dick Cheney said Obama is “the worst president of my lifetime”.
I could have sworn that title belonged to Cheney.
*****
Why don’t I call
the GOP pols heartless?
I hate redundancy.
*****
Re Matt McLaughlin’s gays-killing CA ballot initiative, doesn’t his “Sodomite Suppression Act” deserve a “Matt McLaughlin Suppression Act?”
*****
Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young suggested letting wolves loose to cure the homeless problem.
What a foxy way to angle for a job at Fox News!
*****
The duped marks wallow
in hollow crap they swallow
from pols they follow.
*****
Conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza has denounced Hillary Clinton’s “lawlessness.”
But I think D’Souza is just lonely serving time for violating campaign finance laws.
*****
Sudden clarity
of thought and reason in pols–
Can’t a gal dream?
*****
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a “Right-to-Work” law, a/k/a the “Right to Destroy Unions by Reaping Benefits Without Paying Dues” law.
******
GOP hucksters
hock our nation’s future
to gain/maintain power.
*****
Tags: California, Dick Cheney Humor, Dinesh D’Souza, Don Young, Donald Trump, Fox News, Gay Rights, Glenn Beck, Hillary Clinton, Kentucky, Matt McLaughlin, Political Tidbits, Presidential Campaign Humor, Rand Paul, Scott Walker, Sodomite Suppression Act, Unions
Posted in Campaign Humor, Collective Bargaining, Dick Cheney Satire, Donald Trump, Election Satire, Fox News Humor, Gay Rights, Glenn Beck Satire, GOP Humor, Homophobia, Legal Limericks, Media Satire, Political Commentary, Political Haiku & Senryu, Political Jokes & One-Liners, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Punditry Humor, Rand Paul, Republicans Humor, Scott Walker | Comments Off on Political Tidbits
Saturday, January 31st, 2015
Mitt Bows Out (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Mitt Romney won’t run. What a blow!
He took stock and decided no-go.
Now I won’t get to mock
His new populist crock
As the dough flows to Dubya’s bro.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Mitt Romney, Presidential Campaign Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 1 Comment »
Friday, March 1st, 2013
Some article titles say it all: “Pete King Can’t Believe Rubio Has the ‘Balls’ to Fundraise in New York.”
Here’s Rep. Peter King, a conservative Republican who represents much of Long Island, New York:
“Being from New York we’re not supposed to be suckers,” Mr. King told Politicker this morning. “It’s bad enough that these guys voted against it, that’s inexcusable enough. But to have the balls to come in and say, ‘We screwed you now make us president?’”
Limerick Ode To Peter King
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear wealthy New Yorkers, says King,
Do not give any money or bling
To a pol who said “no”
To the Storm Sandy dough.
I agree, which feels odd — King’s right-wing.
Tags: Fund Raising, Marco Rubio, New York, Peter King, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republican Donors, Superstorm Sandy, Wealth Humor
Posted in Election Satire, GOP Humor, Marco Rubio, New York Politics, Peter King, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Limerick Ode To Peter King
Monday, April 30th, 2012
The GOP Pitch (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Republicans made a huge mess.
Dems’ fixes they’ve tried to suppress.
Yet Republicans crow:
“The recovery’s slow.
Dump Obama. We’ve earned that address.”
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Economy Satire, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney, Oval Office, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor, White House
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Economy Humor, Election Satire, Fiscal Policy, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, White House | 2 Comments »
Friday, January 20th, 2012
The South Carolina primary is tomorrow, and Newt Gingrich’s poll numbers are picking up steam.
Mitt Romney’s South Carolina Blues (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
It appears that Newt Gingrich may win
Tomorrow, to Romney’s chagrin.
Just imagine the gloating
Right after the voting!
If this happens, will Mitt take to gin?
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Political Polls, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republican Primary, South Carolina
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Newt Gingrich Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, South Carolina Humor | 8 Comments »
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
New York Magazine’s Dana Amira has the numerical dirt on something that’s annoyed me for decades: Newt Gingrich’s over-use of pretentious words like profoundly, deeply, frankly, and fundamentally.
Limerick Ode To Newt “The Thinker” Gingrich
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Frankly speaking, Newt likes to amass
Pompous adverbs to give himself class.
He feigns gravitas soundly
With deeply, profoundly.
Fundamentally, Newt is an ass.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Dana Amira, Election Humor, Language Satire, New York Magazine, Newt Gingrich, Pomposity, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor, Speeches
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Language Humor, Newt Gingrich Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Speeches Satire | Comments Off on Limerick Ode To Newt “The Thinker” Gingrich
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Here’s my new favorite Republican candidate quote, courtesy of Herman Cain:
“President Obama called for the removal of Gaddafi. Just want to make sure we’re talking about the same thing before I say, yes I agree, I know I didn’t agree. I do not agree with the way he handled it for the following reason — no, that’s a different one. I gotta go back to… Got all this stuff twirling around in my head. Specifically, what are you asking me, did I agree or not disagree with on what?”
Quotable Cain (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Herman Cain’s prez campaign isn’t sterling
Cuz stuff in his head keeps on “twirling.”
He’s learned lessons quite tough:
9-9-9 ain’t enough
When harassment accusals are whirling.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Herman Cain, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, Presidential Campaign Humor
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Herman Cain, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Why Is Mitt Romney smiling? Because Herman Cain keeps revising his version of the sexual harassment accusations, which date back to his time with the National Restaurant Association.
Limerick Ode To Herman “Straight Talker” Cain
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Mitt Romney must surely be grinning
Cuz Cain’s having great problems spinning
Some old allegations:
Cain’s changed explanations
Are raising Mitt’s chances of winning.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Herman Cain, Mitt Romney, Presidential Campaign Humor, Sexual Harassment
Posted in Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Herman Cain, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
It’s time for some more political clerihews — whimsically biographical four-line poems, described more fully here.
I’ve written one for each of the would-be presidents who appeared at last night’s Republican debate:
Mass. Governor Mitt,
A job cutting hit.
He flips and he flops,
As positions he swaps.
*****
Herman “9-9-9” Cain:
(Romney hopes he’ll wane)
Though many think he rocks,
He belongs on Fox.
*****
James Richard Perry:
Is he bright? Not very.
A lousy debater—
Called Bernanke a traitor.
*****
Unhinged Michele
Is sinking pell-mell.
Even crazier than Palin—
Just what is she inhalin’?
*****
Former Speaker Newt,
A pompous beaut.
Purports to be intellectual,
At selling books effectual.
*****
Rick Santorum
Seems lost in this forum.
He’s none too calm
Over his Google Bomb.
*****
Libertarian Ron Paul
Is having a ball.
Doesn’t stand a chance.
But enjoys the dance.
*****
Jon Huntsman jokes
But can not coax
Any support for his reign.
He’s way too sane.
*****
Tags: Campaign Satire, Clerihews, Election Humor, Herman Cain, Jon Huntsman, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republican Debate, Republicans Humor, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul
Posted in Campaign Humor, Debate Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Herman Cain, Jon Huntsman, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney Humor, Newt Gingrich Humor, Non-Political Humor, Political Clerihews, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, White House | 3 Comments »
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Wow! President Obama is a closet limerick writer! Check out this poem “rescued” from the Oval Office trash:
Limerick Ode To the GOP By Barack Obama
“Rescued” By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Republicans, thanks for your slate
Of possible pols to debate.
I’ve been worried as hell.
Now you’ve made my hopes swell,
Cuz my years here may well grow to eight.
Tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Satire, Election Humor, GOP Humor, Oval Office, Presidential Campaign Humor, Republicans Humor, White House
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 6 Comments »
Political Tidbits
Saturday, March 21st, 2015Glenn Beck just announced that he’s quitting the Republican Party.
It seems the GOP isn’t quite crazy enough for him.
*****
To prove he really means it this time, Donald Trump is forming a presidential exploratory committee.
Some circuses just can’t have too many rings.
*****
Dear Rand Paul, I don’t live in Kentucky,
And I think that you’re far worse than yucky.
Why’s your newsletter clogging
My email and dogging
My bandwidth with viewpoints so sucky?
*****
Facts can be pesky
and undermine views.
But the right just discards them
like old, worn out shoes.
*****
In a Playboy interview, Dick Cheney said Obama is “the worst president of my lifetime”.
I could have sworn that title belonged to Cheney.
*****
Why don’t I call
the GOP pols heartless?
I hate redundancy.
*****
Re Matt McLaughlin’s gays-killing CA ballot initiative, doesn’t his “Sodomite Suppression Act” deserve a “Matt McLaughlin Suppression Act?”
*****
Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young suggested letting wolves loose to cure the homeless problem.
What a foxy way to angle for a job at Fox News!
*****
The duped marks wallow
in hollow crap they swallow
from pols they follow.
*****
Conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza has denounced Hillary Clinton’s “lawlessness.”
But I think D’Souza is just lonely serving time for violating campaign finance laws.
*****
Sudden clarity
of thought and reason in pols–
Can’t a gal dream?
*****
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a “Right-to-Work” law, a/k/a the “Right to Destroy Unions by Reaping Benefits Without Paying Dues” law.
******
GOP hucksters
hock our nation’s future
to gain/maintain power.
*****
Tags: California, Dick Cheney Humor, Dinesh D’Souza, Don Young, Donald Trump, Fox News, Gay Rights, Glenn Beck, Hillary Clinton, Kentucky, Matt McLaughlin, Political Tidbits, Presidential Campaign Humor, Rand Paul, Scott Walker, Sodomite Suppression Act, Unions
Posted in Campaign Humor, Collective Bargaining, Dick Cheney Satire, Donald Trump, Election Satire, Fox News Humor, Gay Rights, Glenn Beck Satire, GOP Humor, Homophobia, Legal Limericks, Media Satire, Political Commentary, Political Haiku & Senryu, Political Jokes & One-Liners, Political Limericks, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Punditry Humor, Rand Paul, Republicans Humor, Scott Walker | Comments Off on Political Tidbits