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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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10, Joe Biden

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