defamer decides 2008

Inauguration Ratings Offer Missing Link Between Ronald Reagan and ‘American Idol’

4:38AM STV | Tuesday’s inaugural festivities were as close to a must-see civic event as the US has seen in almost 30 years. At least until American Idol came along later Tuesday night. More »

Justin Timberlake Declares America A Swagger-Safe Zone

8:30AM Seth | While it’s easy to get swept away in a Sundance snowdrift and forget the outside world, we’re told some sort of changing-of the-guard is occurring at the capital—a reclamation, of sorts, of our nation’s sexiness. More »

She’s No Cloris

8:45AM Seth | Did McCain forbid Cindy from joining Dancing w/the Stars? [Pg6] More »

Newest, Smalleyest Senator Al Franken Declared Winner by 225 Votes

8:30AM STV | Choke on the history, America: After 62 days of counts and recounts, a Saturday Night Live alumnus has officially been elected to represent an actual state in the US Senate. More »

2008: The Year Pop Culture Won the Presidency

6:37AM STV | Join us in looking back at the trends, names, faces, places and unhinged absurdity that made our Defamer Decides 2008 coverage an unparalleled historical record of American presidential politics at its finest.

Even More 2008 Defamer Video Highlights!

10:44AM Seth | Still have an appetite for memorable Defamer video moments after getting through the Hall of Shame? Intern Leigh Lumford compiled A Top 10 Defamer Video Moments for your 2008 nostalgic enjoyment. More »

Al Franken Declares Al Franken Winner in Election Recount

4:15AM STV | Congratulations to U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken, who has overcome his narrow Election Day deficit to claim victory in Minnesota over Republican incumbent Norm Coleman. According to Al Franken. More »

Be More Like Diddy And Pete Wentz: Vote, America, Vote!

6:35AM Seth | Hey, all! Just a friendly message from Defamer HQ, reminding you to get out there and vote—if not for a brighter future for your children and coddled pets, then at least so you can send in a steady stream of primo celebrity sightings from your local polling stations. Let your voice and stealthy eavesdropping skills be heard! [Defamer Decides] More »