# Political Gaffes on The No Agenda Show Political Gaffes comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to October 2022. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2011 – October 2022 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Mitt Romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [Benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [Candy Crowley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candy-crowley.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Gretchen Whitmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gretchen-whitmer.md), [Jon Stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Gretchen Whitmer Gaffe, Angie Craig Big Pharma Comment - **Episode:** [1495: Soft Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1495-soft-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-16 - **Time:** 1:58:15–2:00:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1495-soft-nuts/chapter/gretchen-whitmer-gaffe-angie-craig-big-pharma-comment.md During recent political debates, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Minnesota Representative Angie Craig made notable verbal slips. Whitmer appeared to criticize her opponent for focusing on her "past" (her record), while Craig accidentally stated she would "never stop standing up for Big Pharma and standing against my constituents." These clips have circulated widely as examples of candidates inadvertently speaking the truth or failing to defend their records. Keywords: [gretchen whitmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gretchen-whitmer.md), angie craig, [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [political gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-gaffes.md) ### Liz Cheney Presidential Speculation, Ed Muskie Gaffe History - **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-16 - **Time:** 2:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/liz-cheney-presidential-speculation-ed-muskie-gaffe-history.md Speculation regarding Liz Cheney running for president is attributed to Democratic interest. A historical comparison is made to Ed Muskie, whose 1972 presidential campaign was derailed by a public display of emotion. The impact of political gaffes is debated, contrasting the career-ending mistakes of the past with the modern political climate surrounding Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Keywords: [liz cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liz-cheney.md), ed muskie, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [political gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-gaffes.md) ### Biden's 400 Businesses Claim and Verbal Gaffes - **Episode:** [1327: China Chopper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1327-china-chopper.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-07 - **Time:** 1:38:10–1:42:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1327-china-chopper/chapter/biden-s-400-businesses-claim-and-verbal-gaffes.md During a recent speech, President Biden claimed that only 400 small businesses had closed unnecessarily, a figure significantly lower than actual economic data suggests. The segment also highlights Biden's verbal struggles with terms like "private equity" and his confusion regarding the number of children in a family of four. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [political speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-speech.md) ### Obama "Not Optimal" Comment, Benghazi Attack Response - **Episode:** [454: Going Purple](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-21 - **Time:** 1:11:41–1:17:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple/chapter/obama-not-optimal-comment-benghazi-attack-response.md During his interview with Jon Stewart, President Obama described the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, as "not optimal." The phrasing is heavily criticized as being insensitive and clinical, comparing the loss of life to a technical malfunction like a "Ford Pinto" explosion. The segment also critiques the cozy relationship between the White House and media figures like Stewart, which prevents meaningful accountability. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), not optimal, [political gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-gaffes.md) ### Candy Crowley, Romney Gaffe, Political Conventions - **Episode:** [434: Tripwire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/434-tripwire.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-12 - **Time:** 47:48–51:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/434-tripwire/chapter/candy-crowley-romney-gaffe-political-conventions.md Reporter Candy Crowley discusses the "death wish" nature of the current GOP ticket. Both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are noted for making the same verbal gaffe of introducing their running mates as the "next president." The relevance of modern political conventions is questioned, as they have become scripted media events rather than deliberative bodies. Keywords: [candy crowley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candy-crowley.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md), political conventions ### Rick Perry Gaffes and Flipper Movie Reference - **Episode:** [345: Hornbag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-06 - **Time:** 1:07:34–1:09:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag/chapter/rick-perry-gaffes-and-flipper-movie-reference.md Texas Governor Rick Perry is criticized for several verbal stumbles during his presidential campaign, including a confusing statement about a "very offensive rock." Perry also compared Mitt Romney's policy shifts to the movie star dolphin "Flipper." The hosts express disdain for Perry's performance on the national stage. 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