Notable political moments

What were the notable political moments? - National Journal - MSNBC.com

The long fall of Bush, GOP Congress provide plenty of fodder for reflection

Republican of the year
The Reagan Republican

Honorable mention: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Dishonorable mention: Elizabeth Dole

Democrat of the Year
The Independent Voter

onorable mention: Howard Dean, Charles Schumer, Rahm Emanuel

Dishonorable mention: Bob Menendez

Comeback of the Year
Joe Lieberman

Honorable mention: Al Gore

Dishonorable mention: John Kerry

Meltdown of the year
George Allen

Honorable mention: House GOP Leadership

Dishonorable mention: Jeanine Pirro

The Michael S. Dukakis honorary award for excellence in political photography

Outstanding achievement in political spin
Mohawk + Caca = Macaca

Honorable mention: Michael Steele

Outstanding achievement in political song
'Write Charlie Wilson In'

Outstanding advancement in technology
YouTube

Best political fight
Bill Clinton vs. Chris Wallace

Honorable mention: John Edwards vs. Wal-Mart

The Lyndon LaRouche honorary award for tenacity in the face of hopelessness

Outstanding campaign slogan
'Why The Hell Not?'

Best political accessory
Barack Obama

Political celebrity of the year
Michael J. Fox

Honorable mention: Bill Clinton

Best loser
Lincoln Chafee

Honorable mention: Harold Ford Jr.

The Hall of Shame: Class of 2006