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Mitt Romney's Awkward Honesty Tour

After Mitt Romney insulted the British handling of the 2012 Olympics, the British press dubbed him "Mitt the Twit." On this side of the pond, cultural vlogger Jay Smooth digs into the Republican candidate's inability to express his true feelings except at the most inappropriate times.

Mitt Romney's Strange Patterns With Blacks

Cultural vlogger Jay Smooth tackles Mitt Romney's NAACP speech and the prospect of Condoleezza Rice for VEEP and surmises that the candidate has a questionable track record with blacks.

Michelle Obama's a Beyoncé Fan -- So What?

Vlogger Jay Smooth tackles Kelli Goff’s op-ed denouncing the first lady's comments about Beyoncé, claiming there's slut-shaming, poor research and thin arguments afoot.

Where Mayor Cory Booker Got Confused

Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker spoke out in support of private equity last week, but in the wrong way, says cultural vlogger Jay Smooth.

Gay Activism Ushered in Obama's Decision

Cultural vlogger Jay Smooth discusses how President Obama's declaration in support of gay marriage was made possible by political pressure, in a good way.