Political Struggle Faces of 2015

Eight of the best from the presidential hopefuls

Got ’eeeemm. - The presidential election is in full swing, and with it comes scandals, contentious arguments and straight up bad days. All of which make for some amazing struggle faces. Here, for your cackling pleasure, we bring you eight of the best. By Kenrya Rankin In November, the media lit into Republican candidate Ben Carson, who claimed that he received a scholarship offer from West Point — despite the fact that the academy doesn’t actually issue scholarships (and he never actually applied). Here, he holds a press conference about the drama, ahead of speaking at a Black Republican Caucus of South Florida gala. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Got ’eeeemm. - The presidential election is in full swing, and with it comes scandals, contentious arguments and straight up bad days. All of which make for some amazing struggle faces. Here, for your cackling pleasure, we bring you eight of the best. By Kenrya Rankin In November, the media lit into Republican candidate Ben Carson, who claimed that he received a scholarship offer from West Point — despite the fact that the academy doesn’t actually issue scholarships (and he never actually applied). Here, he holds a press conference about the drama, ahead of speaking at a Black Republican Caucus of South Florida gala. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

All the feelings. - After Donald Trump attacked his stance on immigration, Jeb Bush went on the offensive, talking bad about his opponent during a town hall at La Progresiva Presbyterian School in Miami's Little Havana. As his face shows, it was a stressful day. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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All the feelings. - After Donald Trump attacked his stance on immigration, Jeb Bush went on the offensive, talking bad about his opponent during a town hall at La Progresiva Presbyterian School in Miami's Little Havana. As his face shows, it was a stressful day. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Dis tew much. - In October, Hillary Clinton testified before a House committee about her role in the attack on the diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, which left four Americans dead. It was tough times. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Dis tew much. - In October, Hillary Clinton testified before a House committee about her role in the attack on the diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, which left four Americans dead. It was tough times. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Burning bridges. - After Senator Rand Paul blocked the extension of some parts of the Patriot Act, his Republican brethren came for him, saying he was jeopardizing national security to boost his bid for the presidency. Here, he talks to Fox News about his actions. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Burning bridges. - After Senator Rand Paul blocked the extension of some parts of the Patriot Act, his Republican brethren came for him, saying he was jeopardizing national security to boost his bid for the presidency. Here, he talks to Fox News about his actions. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

That “bern,” though. - Just ahead of the December Democratic debate, it was revealed that Bernie Sanders’s campaign gained access to Hillary Clinton’s voter data. Sanders was forced to answer some tough questions about the breach and he also took the time to apologize to Clinton and his supporters. The struggle was real. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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That “bern,” though. - Just ahead of the December Democratic debate, it was revealed that Bernie Sanders’s campaign gained access to Hillary Clinton’s voter data. Sanders was forced to answer some tough questions about the breach and he also took the time to apologize to Clinton and his supporters. The struggle was real. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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You good? - Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley pauses for the cause while talking to gun safety advocates in Harlem in September. O’Malley has attempted to use his view on the topic to differentiate himself from Clinton and Sanders in the race to secure the Democratic nomination. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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You good? - Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley pauses for the cause while talking to gun safety advocates in Harlem in September. O’Malley has attempted to use his view on the topic to differentiate himself from Clinton and Sanders in the race to secure the Democratic nomination. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Seriously?! - Donald Trump’s speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition was met with boos when he employed what many considered to be stereotypes, telling the audience that they are all about money and that he is a great negotiator, “like you folks.”  (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Seriously?! - Donald Trump’s speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition was met with boos when he employed what many considered to be stereotypes, telling the audience that they are all about money and that he is a great negotiator, “like you folks.”  (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Round two. - Clinton had a tough year, landing her on this list twice. This time, it was her email controversy, where she was accused of improperly using her email account when she was Secretary of State. Here, she answers questions about the scandal during a March press conference. (Photo: Yana Paskova/Getty Images)

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Round two. - Clinton had a tough year, landing her on this list twice. This time, it was her email controversy, where she was accused of improperly using her email account when she was Secretary of State. Here, she answers questions about the scandal during a March press conference. (Photo: Yana Paskova/Getty Images)