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Remember Sam Donaldson’s 1972 interview with Richard Nixon? No? That’s because it never happened, despite the veteran ABC broadcaster’s best efforts. Watch Donaldson tell the tale of the politician “who got away,” on Beast TV’s live roundtable from the DNC.
Clinton may be stumping for Obama at the DNC tonight—but four years ago, as Ryan Lizza controversially noted in 'The New Yorker,' his endorsement would have been unthinkable. Watch a short history of Bubba's Obama slams.
Did Michelle Obama successfully woo women with her DNC speech? CNN's Soledad O'Brien rated the first lady's appeal to moms at Beast TV's live roundtable from Charlotte.
That's America’s current national debt, which adds up to around $50,000 for every man, woman, and child in this country. Dan Gross and Megan McArdle reveal how the huge sum affects global markets—and what it means for the DNC.
The Democratic National Convention closed with a roar for President Obama. From Michelle's undying love for her husband to Julián Castro’s hair-flipping daughter, see more DNC highlights.
'I'm Hopeful Because of You'
'I never said this journey would be easy,' the president told Americans Thursday, 'and I won't promise that now.' But his faith, his hope, that drove him into office in 2008 remains, he said; he believes in Americans' ability to 'pull each other up' and travel the hard road to economic recovery together.
Biden: 'I Love Him'
Mitt accepts the nomination! Clint Eastwood delivers a crazy monologue! Ann Romney loves women! Watch the most memorable moments from Republican National Convention.
Mitt Accepts GOP Nomination
RomNom complete! Mitt Romney accepted the GOP's nomination for president on the final night of the Republican National Convention, attacking the president and discussing his family in his speech.
Clint Eastwood: 'We Gotta Let Him Go'
Mike Huckabee called on his ‘problem’ with women. Rudy Giuliani comments on whether Todd Akin should teach science. Jon Voight flares up. See the best moments from Beast TV at the Republican Convention.
Jon Voight: Obama is ‘a Radical’
Tempers flared during our live broadcast Wednesday, when Daily Beast columnist Michelle Goldberg charged that Republicans had “fled the reality-based community.” Jon Voight shot back, calling Goldberg “shorty” and asking: “What are you talking about?!”
DNC Chair: Huckabee’s Got a ‘Real Problem’ With Women
After DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz told Beast TV that Huck 'has a real problem when it comes to women,' the radio host shot back, saying, 'You can't go getting your feelings hurt every time someone makes fun of you.'
After Mike Huckabee mocked Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s voice during his convention speech, the DNC chair returned the barb in full force during Beast TV's live roundtable. 'He isn't familiar with the voice of a strong woman,’ she said.
Tempers flared during our live broadcast Wednesday when Beast columnist Michelle Goldberg charged that Republicans had 'fled the reality-based community.' Voight shot back, calling Goldberg 'shorty' and asking: 'What are you talking about?!'
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Beast TV's original videos, animations, and mashups covering the 2012 presidential campaign, from the conventions through election week.
Chris Christie's Obama Lovefest
The New Jersey governor may have been a keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention, but he's developed a not-so-subtle affection for President Obama since Hurricane Sandy came to town. Watch a short history of Christie's bromance.
AUTOTUNE: Paul Ryan Trims the Fat
Before Mitt Romney's veep pick takes the stage at the Republican convention tonight, get to know the hunky congressman with this musical supercut. What's he really all about? Two words: muscle confusion.
Mitt: I'll Have What He's Having!
The combative Mitt Romney of the first presidential showdown made way for a far more agreeable candidate in the final debate. Watch just a few of the many moments in which Romney concurred with the incumbent in Boca Raton.
‘The 1980s Called…’
…and they want their expressions back? In a zinger seemingly designed to ignite memes across the Internet, shortly into the final presidential debate, Obama chided Romney for saying in March that Russia was America’s 'number one geopolitical foe.'
Mitt Does the Math
Does it all add up? Romney dropped facts and figures at every turn during the second presidential debate, but in the end, numbers couldn't win him the night. Watch our statistics supercut.
The Moderator Who Shushed Me
The GOP candidate has been called out by pundits for his many interruptions during the second presidential debate. But the question on everyone's mind is: what would Dr. Evil say? Watch our shagadelic supercut.
A Night of 53 Smiles for Joe Biden
So just how many times did Biden deploy his withering/excessive smile of contempt in the vice-presidential debate? We've counted it up—non-teeth-baring smirks excluded—and present them here.
Britney Gives Good Debate Face
What would happen if Britney Spears moderated the vice-presidential debate in the same way she judges 'X Factor'? Watch our mashup and see for yourself. It's Britney, Biden!
Hankygate!
The blogosphere was abuzz after the first presidential debate over conspiracies that Mitt Romney snuck notes onto the stage, while the GOP candidate's camp insists the white object in question is a handkerchief. Watch three key Hankygate moments.
Jim Lehrer's Gonna Let You Finish
Knock knock—who's there? Interrupting candidates. Watch every frustrating debate moment in which moderator Jim Lehrer got verbally steamrolled in the first presidential debate.
Bill Clinton's Obama Smackdowns
Clinton may be stumping for Obama at the DNC tonight—but four years ago, as Ryan Lizza controversially noted in 'The New Yorker,' his endorsement would have been unthinkable. Watch a short history of Bubba's Obama slams.
Can Michelle Woo Women?
Ann Romney killed it in Tampa with her fiery appeal to the lady folk—but will the first lady try to top her in Charlotte? Here’s what that attempt might sound like.
Is Tampa Ready for 'Magic Mitt'?
The site of the Republican National Convention is also the strip-club capital of America—and the setting for this summer's smash stripper flick, Magic Mike. Watch what happens when Mitt embraces this happy coincidence.
