Obama taps Kerry for mock debates; Karl Rove tosses epic zinger, Olbermann cries

No, really. President Obama has tapped former Democrat presidential candidate, Senator John Kerry, to play the role of Romney in his debate rehearsals. The mocking began immediately, natch.

https://twitter.com/mattdizwhitlock/status/214812347565490176

What, Al Gore wasn't available? Kerry to play Romney in debate dress rehearsals – http://t.co/1CRjtKsg

— Larry Akey (@LarryAkey) June 18, 2012

The Blind Leading the Blind: Obama taps Sen. Kerry to play Romney in Presidential Debate Rehearsals http://t.co/hipP1L8k #tcot #mitt2012

— Gordon Olivant (@GordonOlivant) June 18, 2012

John Kerry will play Romney in Obama's debate preparations. Imagining Ann was rich before she married Mitt will help.

— Kim Jong-unthony Bialy (@AnthonyBialy) June 18, 2012

To those attending the Obama v. Kerry mock debates: please do not operate heavy machinery.

— Hollywood DFPD (@thedrakesays) June 18, 2012

Explains the long face. RT @jimmiebjr Wow. That is…really dumb. RT @jbnv: Obama picks John Kerry to play Romney in mock debates.

— Stephen Green (@VodkaPundit) June 18, 2012

Who will they get to play Obama? RT @PatriciaSmiley: Obama picks John Kerry to play Romney in mock debate rehearsals http://t.co/JELTu4sH

— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) June 18, 2012

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"President Obama, in keeping with his tendency to debate Republican straw men instead of Republicans themselves..": http://t.co/NzG8MOda

— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) June 18, 2012

Keith Olbermann is disturbed. More like totally jealous.

Disturbing on so many, many levels RT @TPM Obama picks John Kerry to play Mitt Romney in mock debates: http://t.co/dekrf2yh

— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) June 18, 2012

But the best zinger award goes to Karl Rove.

After all, he did such a good job in his own debates in '04. http://t.co/zLNzfvR4

— Karl Rove (@KarlRove) June 18, 2012

Kudos, The Architect!

"REPORTING FOR DUTY!" RT @KarlRove: After all, he did such a good job in his own debates in '04. http://t.co/iVvt0xj0

— Shaun McDonnell (@McShauno) June 18, 2012

Double Zing!