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21. John Oliver (Daily Show) "who on his best day, places in a Dwight Schrute lookalike contest"

Reply to redqueen (Reply #18)

Fri Jan 20, 2012, 08:38 PM

Jan 2012

"This emotionally and physically repugnant man, who on his best day, places in a Dwight Schrute lookalike contest -- and who, on his worst day, rampages through the city of New York -- has somehow, somehow Jon, like a Judo master -- channeled his weaknesses into strengths. And has been cutting a f--king path through America that Warren Beatty would find daunting," said Oliver.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/daily-show-newt-gingrich-dwight-schrute-283544

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Newt : "I can think of nothing more despicable"??? I can. [View all] underpants Jan 2012 OP

This is why he needs so many women... rfranklin Jan 2012 #1

Not "needs"... redqueen Jan 2012 #5

Yes, you are absolutely correct! rfranklin Jan 2012 #14

Something we need to remember (not an excuse) is the plethora of ...uh.. opportunities in DC underpants Jan 2012 #17

Oh agreed... it's not the genitals, redqueen Jan 2012 #18

John Oliver (Daily Show) "who on his best day, places in a Dwight Schrute lookalike contest" underpants Jan 2012 #21

I'd call Newt's MO for what it is: "Weaponized Partisanship" JHB Jan 2012 #2

He may be one of the worst jerkwads this country has ever produced customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #3

Which shows a complete lack of intellectual curiosity on his part. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #4

Perfectly stated. (nt) redqueen Jan 2012 #6

I am confident the question was anticipated and the answer MGKrebs Jan 2012 #8

He's john edwards with a super pac. n/t deacon Jan 2012 #12

In modern history has there ever been a politician who over-exaggerates more than Gingrich? aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #7

I guess he never looks in the mirror. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #9

...and look at how this bastid went after clinton.Karma's a bitch newt and you deserve no free ride. deacon Jan 2012 #10

The Great Unhinged Want Them Some Cadrich!! KharmaTrain Jan 2012 #11

The larger the lie, the more adamant and flippant Newt becomes. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #13

The incredible hypocrisy of his grandstanding when President Clinton was impeached. Sparkly Jan 2012 #15

"More dispicable"? How about your actions, Newty? sinkingfeeling Jan 2012 #16

he's a frightening species. he will do or say anything at this point in his dreadful career spanone Jan 2012 #19

He is waving the racist flag as high as he can underpants Jan 2012 #22

The thought of having sex with Newt IS pretty damned despicable!!! etherealtruth Jan 2012 #20

and it is clear that he really didn't want to get married of (insert name of current wife) underpants Jan 2012 #23

I suspect this man has no sense of commitment to anyone ... etherealtruth Jan 2012 #24