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Political gaffes are mistakes that can be humorous or serious. Captured in real time, gaffes now take on a life of their own through quick distribution on the Internet through news wires and YouTube.New York Times: The YouTube Election Gaffes can also be satirized by the media, or on popular shows such as Saturday Night Live.YouTube Video: Katie Couric's Interview With Sarah Palin
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Fast Facts
- Can happen during speeches, important functions or during interviews
- Famous gaffers include George W. Bush, Joe Biden and George Allen
- Politicians afraid mistakes will be recorded for posterityCBS: YouTube Making Politicians Sweat
- Gaffes may be physical in natureYouTube Video: George W. Bush Bad Sushi
- One notable gaffe is "Dewey Defeats Truman"History Buff: The Story Behind "Dewey Defeats Truman"
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Funny Gaffes
- Joe Biden's 3-letter "J-O-B-S" quotePost Chronicle: Joe Biden Three-Letter Word Video: "Jobs"
- John McCain's funny face after Presidential debate #3Hillblogger 3: Senator McCain's Odd Behavior after the debate with Senator Obama
- George W. Bush messes up "Fool me once..."YouTube Video: President Bush: Fool Me Once...
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Serious Gaffes
- George Allen calls John Edwards' staffer a racist nameWashington Post: Allen Quip Provokes Outrage, Apology
- G.O.P women's group racist Obama food stampLos Angeles Times: Altered Obama photo in GOP club newsletter sparks outrage
- Bill Clinton's "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Monica Lewinsky."CNN: A Chronology: Key Moments In The Clinton-Lewinsky Saga
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