Politics & Policy
June 22, 2015
“Accidents,” “Oops,” and Rick Perry 2016
The one presidential candidate who absolutely can’t make mistakes made a mistake.
Oops
Politics & Policy
June 4, 2015
Everybody* Is Pumped for the Sequel of Perry for Prez
By “everybody,” we mostly mean “folks in the media,” but boy, are they excited.
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2015
Is Rick Perry Running as the Liberal in the GOP Primary Field?
“Liberal” being a relative term, naturally.
The Daily Post
June 18, 2014
Rick Perry Apparently Wants to Retire in California
Oops?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Happy Oops-iversary, Rick Perry!
One year ago today, Rick Perry gave the nation the most 53 excruciating seconds in presidential debate history.
January 21, 2013
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung Makes Unfortunate Error
The paper printed Jerry Sandusky's name under a photo of Tiger Woods, proving again that everyone needs a copy editor.
January 21, 2013
When the Governor Talks To God
During a National Day of Prayer breakfast, Rick Perry said God will forgive his "oops" moment. We remember a few other things God told him.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
“Oops” Gaffe Still Haunts Perry
The governor's infamous debate gaffe topped Politico's list of "The 50 Craziest Quotes of the 2012 Campaign."
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry Still Can’t Remember the Third One
Rick Perry (inadvertently?) revises his list of the three federal agencies he would kill as President.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Another Setback: Rick Perry Loses Big South Carolina Donor
The governor's "vulture capitalism" remark causes a major South Carolinian donor to close his checkbook.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: Another Gaffe, New Endorsements, and Presidential Pedigree
Despite his latest "oops" moment, Perry is picking up endorsements and rising in the polls.
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
Our Bum Steer of the Year
We picked. You reacted. Tweets and articles about our Bum Steer of the Year, Governor—and, last time we checked, Republican presidential candidate—Rick Perry.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Of All the Things Rick Perry Forgets, His Gaffes Aren’t Among Them
A full three weeks after he dropped an “Oops,” the governor continues reminding voters about the blunder.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: SNL’s turn at the Perry “Oops” trough
Saturday Night Live’s “cold open” parody of last Wednesday’s debate isn't funnier than Rick Perry's original performance.
Bum Steers
October 11, 2012
KHOU Mishandles Twitter Technology
KHOU ran a story about convicted rapist Abraham Joseph and next to it embedded a Twitter feed populating tweets related to the story. Unfortunately it pulled innocent @abrahamjoseph into its web.
August 3, 2012
Why Did Two Texas Counties Not Hold Runoff Elections?
The state election code requires counties that held primary elections to hold runoffs, but Sterling and Oldham counties opted not to.
Border & Immigration
January 5, 2012
Oblivious ICE Officials Deport American Teenager to Colombia
Authorities shipped Jakadrien Turner, a fourteen-year-old from Dallas, off to South America even though she's an American citizen who doesn't speak Spanish.
News & Politics
January 1, 2012
Why We Chose Rick Perry as Our 2012 Bum Steer of the Year
We only need 53 seconds to explain.
Politics & Policy
December 13, 2011
VIDEO: Perry Is Not Politically Correct
In his latest ad, Perry tries to convince voters that he won’t engage in the “politically correct” ballet danced in D.C.
November 29, 2011
Perry Manages Two Gaffes in Twelve Words
Speaking at a college in New Hampshire, the governor doesn’t seem to know the legal voting age. Or Election Day. Oops.