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Mike Straka is a commentator on Hollywood and celebrity topics, as well as sports, whose column runs on the Fox News website.

Biography

Straka was born in Newark, New Jersey to a Hungarian father and a Chilean mother. After graduating from Monsignor Donovan High School, he studied acting at Rutgers University and moved to New York City to begin his career, where he specialized in various commercials while continuing his studies. He was picked up by CBS as a page for television production. Among a variety of other jobs that he held at the network was that of a desk assistant. He eventually transferred to Fox News, where he is now a columnist, features reporter and producer. He runs a weekly column called "Grrr" in which he vents annoyance over various issues in the news, generally regarding sports or Hollywood, and sometimes politics and the news media itself.[1] Mike Straka has also been credited as a giant douchebag. He has also coined the term "oblivion" to refer to people who are seemingly unaware of their own idiocy and are devoid of common sense, and runs an "oblivion of the year" segment in which users vote on candidates and choose one for the whole year[2]. Michael Moore was awarded the first oblivion of the year award in 2004 with 75% of the vote, with Teresa Heinz Kerry coming in second with 15%[3]. Martha Stewart was also nominated for saying she was supposed to fire Donald Trump in her season debut of her own "The Apprentice." [4]. It is well known that Mike Straka's #1 fan is Mike Straka.

Political Commentary

Straka is outspokenly passionate in his support and admiration for George W. Bush and his intense dislike for anti-war protestors, whom he has denounced as "smelly", "stupid", "jobless", "anti-American" and "traitors".[5]


  • "Grrr! to the Democratic Party."[6]
  • "And they wonder why Republicans are the majority around the country?"[7]
  • "Wow, I am absolutely in love with myself." [8]
  • "President Bush is standing strong in the face of international and domestic criticism in his fight against terrorism, but who else will ensure the safety of our great nation, if not the president of the United States?"[9]
  • "I am perfect. Almost too perfect. Scary perfect. Like, divine origin perfect. I love me." [10]
  • "After all, the president and first lady Laura Bush are -- at least to me -- excellent role models as parents."[11]
  • "We are a nation at war, and our president needs our support."[12]
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