It was the gaffe heard round the political world: Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump was in a one-on-one interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews when this happened:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Jpoecf0xY
The Trump campaign was quick to dial back the candidate’s controversial remarks, releasing a statement just hours later attempting to clarify.
But in the digital age, even 60 minutes is more than enough time to assemble a media mob — and assemble they did. Trump’s assertions sparked quick condemnation from Democrats and Republicans alike.
This is hardly the first time a presidential hopeful has slipped up on the campaign trail. For a look back at some of the more notable blunders, Take Two spoke to Sam Popkin, professor of political science at UC San Diego, and author of the book, “The Candidate: What It Takes to Win - and Hold - the White House.”
Awkward Moment 1: “I didn’t inhale.”
CANDIDATE: Bill Clinton
election: 1992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeXGnSpjgNM
Awkward Moment 2: “Yeeeeeah!” (Yeah, no)
candidate: Howard Dean
election: 2004
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwkNnMrsx7Q
Awkward Moment 3: “Oops.”
candidate: Rick Perry
election: 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyMosJdIfdo
Awkward Moment 4: “Special Gifts”
candidate: Mitt Romney
election: 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2gvY2wqI7M