In August, Trump told a Florida crowd that Obama founded ISIS. When conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt asked him to clarify, Trump doubled down, labeling the President ISIS’s “most valuable player,” along with Hillary Clinton.

The beating Ted Cruz has taken this election cycle is enough to give Worldstar fans pause. Still, in what can only be seen as the real-time death of a grown man’s pride, video was released of the Senator phoning for the man who threatened to “spill the beans” about his wife.  (Image: Dallas News)

Popeye’s-saving Nobel Laureate is his own moment. Just, everything. Ben Carson managed to be so puzzling while auditioning for a new job that he invited scrutiny to his ability to perform his old job. 

Melania Trump's speech lifted portions of Michelle Obama’s 2008 convention speech nearly word for word, giving Republican voters a sampling of the feeling you get when you hear Biggie rapping Lil’ Kim verses on reference tracks.

Jill Stein, who is a physician, is not anti-vaccine in the purest sense of the phrase, but she has left the door open, parroting the “just asking questions” talking point used by leaders of the movement. (Image: Getty)

Jeb Bush, who was considered a near-lock before the Trump Train picked up steam, inspired such low levels of confidence that he had to literally beg for applause…at a rally.

A lot about John McCain is up for debate from detractors and fans alike. What isn’t up for debate is his status as a war hero. But McCain’s Hanoi Hilton stint wasn’t enough for Trump, who only likes war heroes who “weren’t captured.” (Image: Getty)

When Donald Trump’s school was the subject of a lawsuit brought before District Court Judge Gonzalo Curiel, Trump called on the judge to recuse himself because of his Mexican Heritage. Curiel was born deep in the heart of Mexico….in East Chicago, Indiana. (Image: AP)

Just 11 days before the election, FBI Director James Comey notified Congress of a renewed probe into Clinton’s emails—found during an investigation of Anthony Wiener—that flouts judicial precedent.

Trump once feigned ignorance of support from white supremacist groups and later disavowed David Duke’s backing, but weeks before the election, he received an endorsement from a prominent Klan outlet. (Image: AP)

At a July news conference, Trump suggested Russian hackers should hunt for Clinton’s deleted emails. It's believed Moscow was behind the hack of DNC emails released via Wikileaks. (Image: Getty)

Trump rallies have been disrupted by violence. At an October rally, Trump called a black man a “thug” and ordered him removed by security. He was later identified as a Trump supporter.

Khizr Khan, with wife Ghazala at his side, delivered a blistering critique of Trump’s stance on immigrants at the DNC in July. Trump insisted he too has sacrificed, and questioned whether Mrs. Kahn was allowed to speak.

Trump’s most well-known campaign promise is a “big, beautiful wall” along the U.S.-Mexico border, financed by Mexico. Mexican president Enrique Pena Nieto said he’d refused the option of such funding. (Image: Getty)

In a 1996 speech pushing a crime bill, Clinton spoke of bringing remorseless juvenile “superpredators…to heel.” The remarks led to campaign criticism from Trump, Sanders and Black Lives Matter activists. She apologized. (Credit: CSPAN)

Trump declared proudly that he’d paid no income taxes for years because he was “smart” about the code. A tax expert reviewing documents for the New York Times deemed the loopholes “stretched beyond any recognition.”

Donald Trump Jr. compared Syrian refugees to lethal skittles. While “lethal skittles” is a quality trip-hop group name, it’s a foolish premise. It’s also deeply racist.

Clinton railed against Trump’s rhetoric and the base that loved it. But she made two key mistakes: She debased a large swath of the electorate, and she did it with a number, allowing folks to argue over percentages while eschewing the sentiment.

Stop giving your kids to Trump. A series of photo ops show it's nearly always bad.   (Image: Getty)

After repeated media reports on the nature of the Democratic presidential nominee's state of health, Rudy Giuliani went on "Fox News Sunday" urging viewers to Google “Hillary Clinton Illness” videos.

Trump, realizing his years as an ardent, birther could bite him come election day, decided to issue an apology in an effort to move past his blunder. Just kidding -- he blamed HRC. 

Cruz showing up in this quadrant only lends credence to his presence in another, but in the thick of this year’s RNC, he refused to endorse Trump, telling those in attendance to vote their conscience (which was met with vigorous booing.)

Gary Johnson didn’t know where Aleppo was. Say what you will about Trump and Clinton, but they know where Aleppo is. (Image: AP)

The RNC was so wild that media and party personnel were flanked by security almost everywhere. (Image: AP)