Ignorant Politicans
Gaffes, lies, and dumb mistakes—which politicians spread falsehoods? From Palin to Bachmann to Biden, The Daily Beast ranks the country’s 10 most ill-informed leaders.
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1, Michele Bachmann, R-MN
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2, Michael Steele
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3, Howard Dean
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4, Sarah Palin
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5, Paul Ryan, R-WI
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6, Nancy Pelosi, D-CA
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7, Harry Reid, D-NV
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8, Mitch McConnell, R-KY
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9, John Boehner, R-OH
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