Republican Valentine's Day Cards Jab Democrats (PHOTOS)

The Republican National Committee got into the Valentine's Day spirit Tuesday with a line of teasing e-cards that were less hearts than arrows directed at Democrats.

One features a contrite former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) with the text, "If Anyone Asks, I Didn't Send You This Valentine" -- a reference to the scandal that led to his resignation last year, in which the married congressman was caught sending lewd photographs to a number of women online.

Another card mocks Rep. Dennis Kunich (D-Ohio) for his short stature, reading, "I Have A Short List Of Valentines This Year." A third takes a more aggressive hit at former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D), with the text, "I Blew $1.2 Billion of Other Peoples' Money And All You Get Is This Lousy Valentine."

Other Democrats targeted include House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-Fla.)

RNC Chair Reince Priebus said that the cards, an annual GOP tradition, were meant in good fun.

But if those Valentines aren't quite to your taste, you can also send off a wonkier NPR-themed card, like one that reads, "If I told you how much I loved you, I'd violate Rule 47 CFR Part 73 of the FCC Radio Broadcast Rules." Aw.

Check out a selection of the RNC's Valentine's Cards below, along with 10 more election stories from outside the presidential field:

Michigan Governor Steers Clear Of Hoekstra Ad Controversy [Detroit Free Press]

California Democratic Party Declines To Endorse In Heated LA Primary [LA Daily News]

Club For Growth Backs Challenger To Richard Lugar For Indiana Senate [Real Clear Politics]

Redistricting Paralyzes New York Races [Roll Call]

Super PAC Targets Silvestre Reyes In Texas [El Paso Times]

Missouri Congressional Candidate Forgets Opponent Exists [Patch]

Are These The Five Most Vulnerable House Incumbents? [Politico]

California's Delegation Could See Many New Faces [The New York Times]

Rep. Allen West Could Get Primary Challenge [The Palm Beach Post]

Russ Carnahan Says Redistricting Fight Boosts His Fundraising [CBS]

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Comments

[MMiddleDavid]

01:29 PM on 02/22/2012

Actually, all told, I thought they were pretty funny. And you've got to figure... they managed to put out six pieces of propaganda without "accidentally" mentioning Obama's race, calling anyone's religion into question, or offending America's women or homosexuals. That's got to be some sort of record!

[JudgeCCrater]

04:51 PM on 02/21/2012

Quite a collection of laugh-out-loud knee-slappers.

There's still no threat that the GOP will come up with a conservative answer to Jon Stewart.

[qwerty6040]

10:15 AM on 02/16/2012

I heart the GOP. (this card was printed by children laborers on paper made from the pulp of endangered Malaysian teakwood).

[Tommy1733]

04:47 PM on 02/15/2012

The Weiner card was pretty funny.

[csmomo]

03:59 PM on 03/03/2012

Did it have a good picture of his Weiner?

[rakrobn]

03:45 PM on 02/15/2012

Making fun of Kucinich bc he's short? That's it? Weak sauce right there.

[Alyssa R]

09:46 AM on 02/15/2012

Ehh, I'm a Conservative and find them mildly funny. It goes both ways really. I am able to laugh at the countless jokes about Republicans. It's all in fun to me.

[joeg2028]

09:35 AM on 02/15/2012

Their best shot is at Kucinich for not being as tall as they'd like him to be?

They never said a word about GWB not being as bright as any other president.

[csmomo]

04:00 PM on 03/03/2012

Or as bright as any other retard.

[TXconfidnz]

08:09 AM on 02/15/2012

Reince Priebus is obviously no Mensa scholar...

[fgrammit]

01:29 AM on 02/16/2012

even at a mensa convention someone is the dumbest in the room

[csmomo]

04:01 PM on 03/03/2012

Now there's food for thought. I wouldn't qualify for Mensa but I do wonder what happens when a roomful of them get together.

[StillAmused]

07:46 AM on 02/15/2012

This is the kind of low-brow, sophomoric, locker room snickering that turns on GOP throwbacks and keeps them occupied while the economy proceeds on its relentless path to Hades in a handbasket and Obama is left knocking at the front door, trying to get things DONE.

Considering their own shameful track record in such matters of indiscretion, you'd think the m0 rons would see the down side to raising the subject.
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Nahhh...

[Jiggajonson]

07:10 AM on 02/15/2012

Why are republicans so un-funny ?
Sad really...

[Gonzo333]

07:06 AM on 02/15/2012

Their really getting desperate. Pour on the hate GOP!

[Q Boy]

06:34 AM on 02/15/2012

More proof the GOP is a joke ! What a difference these cards will make .........NOT.

[TheMilesHome]

06:24 AM on 02/15/2012

No sense of humor, no sense of timing, no sense of audience. (Short jokes?)

GOP... No Sense.

[joe1964]

03:53 AM on 02/15/2012

Well, these cards reinforce my theory that conservatives have no sense of humor. If you want proof that they have no empathy go check out Paul Ryan's budget.

[KIVPossum]

03:12 AM on 02/15/2012

Nikki Haley : Your SUV or mine?

[csmomo]

04:04 PM on 03/03/2012

NIKKI HALEY???? Give me a break.