T-Paw Out

Just as I predicted yesterday, the 2012 GOP Presidential candidates are starting to thin out.  Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that he will be dropping out of the race after his 3rd place finish in yesterdays Iowa Straw Poll.   He just never generated much passion or excitement amongst the far right base and undoubtedly saw the writing on the wall.  That really should be more of an indictment of the far right than a knock against Pawlenty as I'm guessing he'd have a much better chance in a general election against Obama than many of the top GOP contenders.  Anyways, I'm guessing he may now start trying to position himself for the Vice Presidential slot.  Speaking of which, the VP candidate names I've seen thrown out there have been much more impressive than the Presidential candidates IMO (David Petraeus, Jon Kyle, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush to name a few).  

Mad As Hell

Love the passion from Dylan Ratigan, his rant is spot on too. 

Iowa Straw Poll Results

1. Michelle Bachmann - 28.55%
2. Ron Paul - 27.65%
3. Tim Pawlenty - 13.57%
4. Rick Santorum - 9.81%
5. Herman Cain - 8.62%
6. Rick Perry - 3.62%
7. Mitt Romney - 3.36%
8. Newt Gingrich - 2.28%
9. Jon Huntsman - .41%
10. Thad McCotter - .21%

I'm really not sure what all of the hype over this straw poll is all about.  The track record for picking winning candidates is pretty weak, it's actually non-existent, it's never correctly picked the eventual nominee.  It's also in Ames, IA, should Ames, IA really have much of a say in who gets the eventual nomination?  It also only had 16K people voting in it, that seems like a small sample size to me considering that millions will be voting come election day.  Add in that Mitt Romney and Rick Perry (who everyone seems to believe will be the final 2 standing) didn't even actively participate.  Finally, the winner this year was Michelle 'Crazy Eyes' Bachmann, she probably has the least chance to win a general election against Barack Obama than any of the above candidates.  I just don't get it.   

Randon Hot Girl Dancing

Ok, not a random girl, it's Keyra Augustina in one of the greatest videos ever. 

Updated GOP Presidential Hopefuls

Rick Perry jumped into the fray today and announced his bid for the 2012 GOP Presidential race.  I think he will immediately jump to the top of the list of announced candidates.  He has high support amongst the Tea Party crowd, high support from the social conservative/evangelical crowd, he's a former Governor (which seems to be en vogue for Presidential candidates) and has a strong track record in Texas (at least as the GOP spins it).  Some moderates may feel he is a bit too far to the right for their tastes though.

IN: 
Mitt Romney - Interesting week for him, still polling high, lots of funds raised and ready to spend.
Rick Perry - Governor of Texas, he immediately jumps to the top of the list
Tim Pawlenty - the Iowa Straw Poll will be a key day for him
Michelle Bachmann - tea party/far right favorite, not much chance in a general election though
Ron Paul - some tea party support, little GOP support, probably too libertarian for most in the GOP
Newt Gingrich - his 3 marriages will turn away the morals group, his rhetoric will turn away moderates
Herman Cain - gained some steam but Rick Perry may take away lots of his tea party support
Jon Huntsman - the most moderate of the GOP candidates, this year that's not a good thing
Rick Santorum - not gaining traction, Perry may swipe much of his social conservative support too
Buddy Roemer - I actually like him, he's not gaining much traction though
Gary Johnson - who? nobody knows him, no chance.
Thaddeus McCotter - who again? again, no chance. 

UNDECIDED:
Rudy Giuliani - still polling high but he may not have the desire for another run
Sarah Palin - high negatives outside of the far right, grasp of issues still lacking
George Pataki - he's apparently still mulling it over

At this point, I'm thinking it may be a 2 man race between Romney and Perry.  I would expect some of the also rans to begin dropping out shortly once they see the writing on the wall.  I really wish that Buddy Roemer would gain some traction, I really like his platform. 

First Colbert Super PAC Commercial

POTpourri

• AskMen.com describes 'How to ask a girl out'.  
• Fox desperately defends the wealthy from tax hikes most Americans support.
• The Hill list of the 50 Most Beautiful People in Washington D.C. can be found here. 
• Erin Heatherton looks good in a bikini.  
• So who do you think Mitt Romney would be beholden to?  
• Stephen Strasburg makes his 1st rehab start.
• 'Dirty Dancing' remake in the works.
• 'Super Committee' finalized. 
• The hypocrisy of FoxNews shows no bounds. 
• Alessandra Ambrosio in a bikini works for me.
  

Are Corporations People?

Not in my mind.  They are in Romney's mind, that's part of my problem with him.  

TPSG Hot 101 List, #1-10

Here's number 1-10.   Feel free to click the hyper links (pictures on next page).

  1. Marisa Miller - American model/spokesmodel - 32 years old - here's her website.
  2. Megan Fox - American actress - 25 years old - more here.
  3. Jessica Biel - American actress - 29 years old - more here and here.
  4. Laura Michelle Prestin - Canadian fitness model - 26 years old - here's her website.
  5. Hillary Fisher - American model - 26 years old - more here, here and here.
  6. Melanie Iglesias - American model - 24 years old - best known as Maxim Hometown Hotties winner
  7. Zuzana Light (aka Susana Spears) - Czech model - 29 years old - here's her website. More here.
  8. Gisele Bundchen - Brazilian model - 30 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model
  9. Bar Rafaeli - Israeli model - 26 years old - best known from SI Swimsuit Issue.  More here.
10. Candace Swanepoel - South African model - 22 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model.

TPSG Hot 101 List, #11-20

Here's number 11-20.  Feel free to click the hyper links (pictures on next page).

11.  Ellie Gonsalves - Australian model - 20 years old - here's her website.
12.  Isabel Cristina Estrada - Columbian model/actress - 32 years old - more here and here.
13.  Natalia Velez - Ecuadoran model - 25 years old - more here and here.
14.  Amia Miley - American pornstar - 20 years old - more here.
15.  Alessandra Ambrosio - Brazilian model - 30 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model
16.  Daniela Tamayo - Columbian model - 22 years old - more here.
17.  Irina Shayk - Russian model - 25 years old - best known from SI Swimsuit Issue issue.
18.  Catrinel Menghia - Romanian model - 25 years old - best known from SI Swimsuit issue.
19.  Cristin Uhrinová (aka Melisa A) - Czech model - 25 years old - more here and here.
20.  Nessa Devil - Czech pornstar - 22 years old - more here and here.

TPSG Hot 101 List, #21-30

Here's number 21-30.  Feel free to click the hyper links (pictures on next page).

21.  Adrianne Curry - American model - 28 years old - best known as first ANTM winner.
22.  Melissa Marie Gonzales - American model - 24 years old - here's more and then some more.
23.  Erica Ellyson - American model - 26 years old - best know as 2008 Penthouse Pet of the Year.
24.  Jessica Perez - Costa Rican model - 24 years old - best known as SI Swimsuit Issue model.
25.  Emanuela De Paula - Brazilian model - 22 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model.
26.  Catalina Otalvaro - Colombian model - 19 years old - more here and here.
27.  Olga Kurylenko - Ukrainian actress - 31 years old - best known as a Bond Girl.
28.  Mindi Smith - American model - 31 years old - here's her website. 
29.  Melissa Rogers - American model - 26 years old - here's more and some more.
30.  Michelle Hunziker - Swiss model/actress - 31 years old - here's her website.

TPSG Hot 101 List, #31-40

Here's number 31-40.  Feel free to click the hyper links (pictures on next page).

31.  Jesse Jane - American pornstar - 31 years old - here's her website.
32.  Kelly Karloff - American model - 22 years old - here's her Facebook page
33.  Lily Aldridge - American model - 25 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model
34.  Belen Rodriguez - Argentinian model/actress - 26 years old - more here.
35.  Rocio Guirao Diaz - Argentinian model - 27 years old - more here.
36.  Cintia Dicker - Brazilian model - 25 years old - best known as SI Swimsuit model
37.  Kylie Bisutti - American model - 21 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model
38.  Jaime Pressly - American actress - 33 years old - here's her website.
39.  Victoria Ivanova - Ukrainian model - 24 years old - best known as Playboy Playmate
40.  Katsia Damankova - Belarus model - 21 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model

TPSG Hot 101 List, #41-50

Here's number 41-50.  Feel free to click the hyper links (pictures on next page).

41.  Rosie Huntington Whiteley - UK model - 24 years old - more here.
42.  Chanel Iman - American model - 20 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model
43.  Ana Beatriz Barros - Brazilian model - 27 years old - more here.
44.  Tia Ling - American porn star - 37 years old - here's her website.
45.  Miranda Kerr - Australian model - 28 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model
46.  Adriana Lima - Brazilian model - 30 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret model
47.  Sophie Turner - Australian actress/model - 27 years old - more here.
48.  Ana Sofia Henao - Colombian model - 30 years old - more here, here and here.
49.  Maya Sakura - Japanese model - 23 years old - here's more, and some more.
50.  Lindsay Ellingson - American model - 24 years old - more here.

TPSG Hot 101 List, #51-60

Here's number 51-60.   Feel free to click the hyper links (pictures on next page).

51.  Addison Rose - American pornstar - 24 years old - here's her website.
52.  Ericka Underwood - American model - 28 years old - here's her website.
53.  Jessica White - American model - 27 years old - best known from SI Swimsuit Issue
54.  Sara Varone - Italian model/spokesmodel - 39 years old - more here.
55.  Anahi Gonzales - Peruvian model - 32 years old - more here.
56.  Erin Heatherton - American model - 22 years old - best known as Victoria's Secret Model
57.  Nikkala Stott - UK model - 28 years old - best known as a Page 3 Girl
58.  Christina Halkiopoulos - Australian model - 32 years old - more here.
59.  Izabel Goulart - Brazilian model - 26 years old - best known for SI Swimsuit Issue
60.  Holly Weber - American model - 26 years old - here's her website.

TPSG Hot 101 List, #61-70

Here's number 61-70.  Feel free to click the hyper links (pictures on next page).

61.  Tianna Ta - American model/spokesmodel - 29 years old - here's her Facebook page.
62.  Esperanza Gomez - Columbian pornstar - 28 years old - here her website.
63.  Kelly Carlson - American actress - 35 years old - best known for role in 'Nip/Tuck'
64.  Evangeline Lilly - Canadian actress - 31 years old - best know for role in 'Lost'
65.  Rosie Jones - UK model - 20 years old - best know as a 'Page 3 Girl'
66.  Denise Milani - Czech model - 31 years old - here's her website.
67.  Dania Ramirez - Dominican actress - 31 years old - best known from role in 'Entourage'
68.  Amy Reid - American pornstar - 26 years old - here's her website. 
69.  Gabriela Paganini - Brazilian model - 25 years old - more here, here, here and here
70.  Elisabetta Canalis - Italian actress - 32 years old- here's her website.