Wacky Political Apps You Should Try

Eight fun phone apps to download now.

Obama Biden Vote Grab 2012 - From mudslinging to fact-checking, take a look at eight fun political apps to download to your smartphone. – Britt MiddletonPresident Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden take turns jumping on a seesaw to grab as many votes as possible. Free, available for iPhone.

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Obama Biden Vote Grab 2012 - From mudslinging to fact-checking, take a look at eight fun political apps to download to your smartphone. – Britt MiddletonPresident Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden take turns jumping on a seesaw to grab as many votes as possible. Free, available for iPhone.

Barack Obama's Basketball Challenge 2012 - This classic arcade-themed app puts President Obama's hoop skills to the test. $0.99, available for iPhone.

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Barack Obama's Basketball Challenge 2012 - This classic arcade-themed app puts President Obama's hoop skills to the test. $0.99, available for iPhone.

Whack a Politician! - Done in the style of the classic "whack-a-mole" game found at amusement parks, this app lets players pound out their political frustrations. $0.99, available for iPhone.

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Whack a Politician! - Done in the style of the classic "whack-a-mole" game found at amusement parks, this app lets players pound out their political frustrations. $0.99, available for iPhone.

Race for the White House 2012 - This game literally puts the presidency in your hands! Users can play as either President Obama or Mitt Romney, and the objective is to raise money, make campaign appearances and complete other campaign-related tasks.  Free, available for Android.

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Race for the White House 2012 - This game literally puts the presidency in your hands! Users can play as either President Obama or Mitt Romney, and the objective is to raise money, make campaign appearances and complete other campaign-related tasks.  Free, available for Android.

Presidents Run - Play as either Romney or President Obama in this distance running game and compete against your Facebook friends at http://www.presidentsrun.com. Free, available for Android and iPhone.

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Presidents Run - Play as either Romney or President Obama in this distance running game and compete against your Facebook friends at http://www.presidentsrun.com. Free, available for Android and iPhone.

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PolitiFact Mobile - Are politicians staying in line with their campaign promises? This fact-checking app breaks down where the candidates stand on the issues and is vetted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning website PolitiFact.com. $1.99, available for iPhone and Android. 

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PolitiFact Mobile - Are politicians staying in line with their campaign promises? This fact-checking app breaks down where the candidates stand on the issues and is vetted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning website PolitiFact.com. $1.99, available for iPhone and Android. 

Obama vs. Romney - Play as either President Obama or Romney as you fire footballs, bowling balls and other projectiles at your opponent. Free, available for Android. 

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Obama vs. Romney - Play as either President Obama or Romney as you fire footballs, bowling balls and other projectiles at your opponent. Free, available for Android. 

Mudslinger - Heave mud balls at a round-up of politicians including President Obama, Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin. Free, available for Android.

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Mudslinger - Heave mud balls at a round-up of politicians including President Obama, Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin. Free, available for Android.