Embarrassing Videos That Nearly Ruined Political Careers

You'd think most politicians would be so well media-trained they'd rarely slip up. Yet, while some are better at speaking than others, practically all of them say weirdly inappropriate things at one point or another. Here are some of the most embarrassing videos that nearly ruined famous politicians. At one point, Jeb Bush was the front-runner in the 2016 Republican presidential primaries. As the brother and son to two former presidents, a heavy amount of PAC money was floated his way, and conservatives had high hopes. Yet, his image seemed to dwindle pretty quickly, and a notoriously awkward moment on the campaign trail didn't exactly help. During a speech in New Hampshire, Bush delivered what he clearly expected to be a slam-dunk applause line. "To get back in the business of creating a more peaceful world… Please clap." Of course, he was promptly roasted by news media everywhere. MSNBC even called it "heartbreaking." However, a spokesperson for Bush's campaign instead framed it as a "charming moment," telling BuzzFeed News, "It was clear Governor Bush was cracking a joke with the audience, who laughed and enjoyed the humor." Unfortunately, his public image continued to go south, and he dropped out of the race a couple of weeks later. Watch the video for more Embarrassing Videos That Nearly Ruined Political Careers! #JebBush #SarahPalin #GaryJohnson Jeb Bush | 0:16 Rick Perry | 1:10 Gary Johnson | 2:14 Sarah Palin | 3:14 Christine O'Donnell | 4:30