All of you have endured my politi-speak for months on end. It’s all wrapped up tomorrow night and while I will still occasionally post about politics, it won’t be an every day occurence. With that in mind, I thought I would take a look back at the election that wouldn’t end through the beauty and simplicity of the 5 x 5. John McCain and Sarah Palin, I’ll miss you even if the reader’s of Aye Wonder won’t.

5 Defining Catchphrases of the 2008 Presidential Campaign
Straight Talk
My Friends
Maverick
Yes We Can
Change

5 Mistakes John McCain Made in the General Election
Not vetting his Vice Presidential candidate
Snubbing David Letterman
Telling the world that “the fundamentals of our economy are strong” just before the financial collapse
Referring to Obama contemptuously as “that one” in front of a national audience.
Trotting out a gas tax holiday concept that was both patronizing and impractical

5 Mistakes Obama Made in the General Election
Creating an uphill battle for himself by saying during the primary season that Western Pennsylvanians bitterly cling to guns and religion
Should have repudiated Reverend Wright sooner.
Should have worked harder to get Bill Clinton on board sooner.
Using a mock Presidential seal
Letting Joe Biden go off-message

5 People Who Have Seen Their Reputation Advanced During Election Season
Rachel Maddow
Tina Fey
Ron Paul
Terry McAuliffe
(tie) Keith Olbermann and Joe the Plumber

5 People Who Have Seen Their Reputation Sullied During the Election Season
Sarah Palin
Geraldine Ferraro
Carly Fiorina
Bill Clinton
(tie) Keith Olbermann and Joe the Plumber

Possibly Related Posts:

• Week #28 – 5 x 5
• Numbers Tell the Truth
• Week 27 – 5 x 5
• Week 26 – 5 x 5
• Aye! It’s a new Aye Wonder Tuesday.