What Not To Say Or Do When You're Running For President

While JFK appeared vibrant and dashing, smiling, and in control, Richard Nixon was profusely sweating, pale and chalky looking, his eyes shifty.

In 1988 Dukakis tried to show just how tough he'd be as commander and chief. Instead, he reminded people of a little boy playing soldier.

Fair or not, George Bush checking his watch right before being asked a question was used to paint him as out of touch and disrespectful.

Though slightly misquoted, Al Gore's statement what the worked to "create the internet" stuck and had a lasting impact on his campaign.

Although the polls showed Dean leading the Democratic pack, late-night hosts had a field day with “the scream,” and the campaign never recovered.

Palin's inability to name at least one news source painted the 2008 Vice-Presidential candidate as under-prepared and ignorant.

"Oops". During the 2012 Republican Presidential Debate, Gov. Rick Perry torpedoed his own campaign by blanking and having no idea what to do.

Romney's comment that 47% of Americans will support Obama no matter what because they're entitled and on benefits was a dark moment for his campaign.