0Ignorant PoliticansGaffes, lies, and dumb mistakes—which politicians spread falsehoods? From Palin to Bachmann to Biden, The Daily Beast ranks the country’s 10 most ill-informed leaders.Updated Jul. 13, 2017 2:17PM EDT / Published Mar. 28, 2011 2:56PM EDT Alex Wong / Getty Images 1, Michele Bachmann, R-MNAlex Wong / Getty Images 2, Michael SteelePablo Martinez Monsivais / AP Photo 3, Howard DeanRich Pedroncelli / AP Photo 4, Sarah PalinAP Photo 5, Paul Ryan, R-WIJ. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo 6, Nancy Pelosi, D-CACharles Dharapak / AP Photo 7, Harry Reid, D-NVAlex Brandon / AP Photo 8, Mitch McConnell, R-KYChuck Burton / AP Photo 9, John Boehner, R-OHTom Williams / Roll Call / Getty Images 10, Joe BidenAP Photo
1, Michele Bachmann, R-MNAlex Wong / Getty Images 2, Michael SteelePablo Martinez Monsivais / AP Photo 3, Howard DeanRich Pedroncelli / AP Photo 4, Sarah PalinAP Photo 5, Paul Ryan, R-WIJ. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo 6, Nancy Pelosi, D-CACharles Dharapak / AP Photo 7, Harry Reid, D-NVAlex Brandon / AP Photo 8, Mitch McConnell, R-KYChuck Burton / AP Photo 9, John Boehner, R-OHTom Williams / Roll Call / Getty Images 10, Joe BidenAP Photo