Worst Political Tweets of the Week. Daily Dot

The worst political tweets of the week: May 19 – May 25

There are a lot of bad political tweets. Here are the worst.

On May 26, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich, Ellen Ioanes

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Rick Perry says shifting less developed nations away from fossil fuels is ‘immoral’

He didn't mention 'climate change' once.

On Mar 8, 2018 by Grace Speas

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Rick Perry links fossil fuels with ending sexual assault

Perry made his remarks while promoting the benefits of oil.

On Nov 2, 2017 by Andrew Couts

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Trump’s pick for USDA chief scientist is not a scientist—and 7 other fun facts

Sam Clovis is not a farmer, either.

On Aug 10, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Rick Perry, the energy secretary for President Donald Trump’s administration, was duped by a pair of Russian phone pranksters

Rick Perry tricked into talking about pig manure in Russian prank call

The energy secretary thought he was talking to Ukraine's prime minister.

On Jul 26, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Rick Perry speaking at CPAC 2014 in Washington, DC.

Energy Sec. Perry denounces alma mater’s election of first gay student body president in op-ed

The energy secretary thinks the student government judicial court unfairly disqualified the highest vote-getter.

On Mar 23, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Rick Perry, who wanted to abolish Department of Energy, is now Trump’s top pick to lead it

It's also the department Perry famously couldn't remember the name of.

On Dec 13, 2016 by Monica Riese

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Could Rick Perry be heading for Donald Trump’s White House?

Despite clashing on the campaign trail, Trump and Perry have similar viewpoints.

On Nov 9, 2016 by Monica Riese

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This dude predicted Rick Perry joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’ years ago

He has the gift.

On Aug 30, 2016 by Miles Klee

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The quirky travel expenses of the 2016 presidential contenders, revealed

One candidate stayed in a Motel 6, and one stayed in a Trump hotel. The second isn't tough to guess.

On Nov 4, 2015 by Joey Keeton

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The 2016 candidates will rake in $10 billion in donations—so why can’t they pay their staff?

Twitter is criticizing Carly Fiorina for being slow to pay off her 2010 campaign debts—but she's not the only one.

On Oct 7, 2015 by Chris Tognotti

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Are Hillary Clinton’s Whip and Nae Nae good enough for the White House?

So you think you can dance your way into office?

On Sep 11, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

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Why Donald Trump’s 2016 candidacy is probably already doomed

Trump is riding high in the polls. History shows that won't last.

On Aug 31, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Hillary Clinton’s server reportedly stored email about ‘top secret’ CIA drone strikes

Clinton has said that there was 'no classified' material on her server.

On Aug 14, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Voters are already sick of the election—and it’s not just because of Trump

The presidential race is way too long, and the Internet is tired of it.

On Aug 14, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa