The Best and Worst 2011 Presidential Campaign Videos

Good or bad, these videos from GOP hopefuls don’t hold back.

Rick Perry: Strong - In Strong, Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks out against gay rights and what he calls President Obama’s “war on religion.” The ad has also inspired more than 700,000 dislikes versus 23,465 likes and dozens of faith-based parodies that have gone viral on the Web. —Joyce Jones(Photo: Courtesy rickperry.org)

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Rick Perry: Strong - In Strong, Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks out against gay rights and what he calls President Obama’s “war on religion.” The ad has also inspired more than 700,000 dislikes versus 23,465 likes and dozens of faith-based parodies that have gone viral on the Web. —Joyce Jones(Photo: Courtesy rickperry.org)

Herman Cain: Smoking Man - It’s hard to say which was weirder: chief of staff Mark Block smoking or Herman Cain’s eerie smile at the end of this campaign video that was so bad, it was kind of good.(Photo: Courtesy hermancain.com)

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Herman Cain: Smoking Man - It’s hard to say which was weirder: chief of staff Mark Block smoking or Herman Cain’s eerie smile at the end of this campaign video that was so bad, it was kind of good.(Photo: Courtesy hermancain.com)

Rick Santorum: Pop Up Video - Rick Santorum unleashed a pop up campaign ad much like the ones that appear on VH1. His, however, touts his family values and social conservatism cred. The former Pennsylvania senator probably thought he was being kind of hip and cool — not. (Photo: Courtesy ricksantorum.com)

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Rick Santorum: Pop Up Video - Rick Santorum unleashed a pop up campaign ad much like the ones that appear on VH1. His, however, touts his family values and social conservatism cred. The former Pennsylvania senator probably thought he was being kind of hip and cool — not. (Photo: Courtesy ricksantorum.com)

Jon Huntsman: Born to Be Wild - Jon Huntsman announced plans to announce his White House bid via a quirky motorcycle video that was meant to share some personal details about the candidate, like he played in a band in high school called Wizard. The problem is, the video made no sense and left people scratching their heads.(Photo: Courtesy jon2012.com)

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Jon Huntsman: Born to Be Wild - Jon Huntsman announced plans to announce his White House bid via a quirky motorcycle video that was meant to share some personal details about the candidate, like he played in a band in high school called Wizard. The problem is, the video made no sense and left people scratching their heads.(Photo: Courtesy jon2012.com)

Newt Gingrich: A Newt Hampshire Christmas - This video with campaign elves singing a rendition of “Deck the Halls” and break dancing was so awkward and embarrassing that the campaign wisely disabled it.(Photo: Courtesy newt.org)

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Newt Gingrich: A Newt Hampshire Christmas - This video with campaign elves singing a rendition of “Deck the Halls” and break dancing was so awkward and embarrassing that the campaign wisely disabled it.(Photo: Courtesy newt.org)

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Jon Huntsman: Mittstant Replay - As the title Mittstant Replay implies, Jon Huntsman’s video attacking rival Mitt Romney’s different positions on the issues cleverly juxtaposes his current stand with previous statements, complete with screechy rewind sound.(Photo: Courtesy jon2012.com)

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Jon Huntsman: Mittstant Replay - As the title Mittstant Replay implies, Jon Huntsman’s video attacking rival Mitt Romney’s different positions on the issues cleverly juxtaposes his current stand with previous statements, complete with screechy rewind sound.(Photo: Courtesy jon2012.com)

Ron Paul: Big Dog - Whatever you might think about Texas Rep. Ron Paul, his ad professing himself the “big dog” competing with a pack of whimpering “little shih tzus” is full of cool.(Photo: Courtesy ronpaul2012.com)

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Ron Paul: Big Dog - Whatever you might think about Texas Rep. Ron Paul, his ad professing himself the “big dog” competing with a pack of whimpering “little shih tzus” is full of cool.(Photo: Courtesy ronpaul2012.com)

Rick Perry: What's That Line Again? - Texas Gov. Rick Perry turns his infamous “oops” moment into a charming ad that shows he’s only human and not afraid to laugh at himself.(Photo: Courtesy rickperry.org)

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Rick Perry: What's That Line Again? - Texas Gov. Rick Perry turns his infamous “oops” moment into a charming ad that shows he’s only human and not afraid to laugh at himself.(Photo: Courtesy rickperry.org)

Mitt Romney: Bump in the Road - Mitt Romney uses President Obama’s reference to “bumps in the road” to economic recovery in this eerie campaign ad to portray a multi-culturally and generationally diverse group of individuals who’ve struggled in the downward economy proclaiming, “I’m an American, not a bump in the road.”(Photo: Courtesy mittromney.com)

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Mitt Romney: Bump in the Road - Mitt Romney uses President Obama’s reference to “bumps in the road” to economic recovery in this eerie campaign ad to portray a multi-culturally and generationally diverse group of individuals who’ve struggled in the downward economy proclaiming, “I’m an American, not a bump in the road.”(Photo: Courtesy mittromney.com)

Ron Paul: Serial Hypocrisy - In this scathing video, Rep. Ron Paul attacks Gingrich for “serial hypocrisy” that includes cozying up to another former speaker, Nancy Pelosi, leading the offensive that has caused Gingrich’s dip in the polls.(Photo: Courtesy ronpaul2012.com)

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Ron Paul: Serial Hypocrisy - In this scathing video, Rep. Ron Paul attacks Gingrich for “serial hypocrisy” that includes cozying up to another former speaker, Nancy Pelosi, leading the offensive that has caused Gingrich’s dip in the polls.(Photo: Courtesy ronpaul2012.com)