Remember this moment? Drudge called it an Obama “mass”. We even posted about it here. Well, unfortunately for those dedicated Obama allegiants, [and those enamored by photos of big crowds] it looks as if this “mass” of sorts, wasn’t quite built around the charisma of Barack Obama, but rather that …

Is the ‘main stream media’ really ready to accept the fact that Barack Obama is the inevitable nominee for the Democratic Party? It would appear so, at least for the political wizards at CNN who have all but had enough. And how much “analysis” did it really take in order …

Here’s today’s wanted ad of the day via Craigslist DC. “I really want a round bed…” Don’t ask questions- just assume this person is scared of shapes with sharp edges. They’re also looking for shag carpet, a disco ball and swing that can be hung from the ceiling.

Dan Steinberg: Even the Redskins Get Summer Internships These Redskins defensive linemen have kept themselves busy in the offseason. Phillip Daniels, of course, entered power-lifting competitions. Kedric Golston has pursued NASCAR fandom; look for him at Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600. … And Demetric Evans? Why, he’s in Week Two of his …

PREPARE TO QUALIFY How many Democrats in Massachusetts are kicking themselves today? [send a card first] Were he [Kennedy] to resign or die in office, state law requires a special election for the seat no sooner than 145 days and no later than 160 days after the vacancy occurs. … …

We Should Have All Been Rappers [50 = $300 Million] Brian Kaveney is Worth $350 [not too shabby] JoMa = Telemarketer [bloggingheads] Best Headline of the Week [MKH] Texting Your Way to Love [LOL]

Democratic staffers across the Hill are already salivating about the possibilities that might arise come November. [Bulletin board material for the GOP] Democratic Hill staffers have become transfixed by the next Election Day – which could bring a new administration and an untold number of new job openings – while …

The web wizards over at Team McCain have just re-launched John McCain dot com.  It’s very fancy and if you enjoy windmills, you’ll love it as much as we did.

Sources: NY Rep. Fossella won’t run again WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rep. Vito Fossella will not seek re-election after a series of damaging revelations about a child from an extramarital affair, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. … Both people spoke on condition of anonymity …

**JUST SIGHTED — Ben Stiller, by the Air and Space museum filming a scene in which he was getting out of what a tipster writes was an “unusually clean DC cab.” Hey Ben – Next time you’re in one of DC’s finest cabs, can you ask the driver why they …

Sunday Morning Talk Show Review [Mark Kilmer] Preakness Stakes 2008 [Infield Madness] DCCC vs. Freedom’s Watch [O’Connor] McCain on SNL [Ageism] O’Reilly vs. GE [Kurtz]

If you’re like the rest of the Taste of the South goers, and don’t quite remember exactly how your Saturday evening went, or how you got home- we can assure you one thing – it wasn’t in a cab. As we pointed out last week, DC cabbies are either real …

John McCain is supposed to compete with this? When it rains, it pours – but at least he has protection.

Pictures from Taste of the South coming soon…. In the meantime, if you have any, send them to [email protected]  – we promise we won’t tell your friends.

Taking one for the team never paid so well. While being a member of Congress might do wonders to your ego, it doesn’t necessarily benefit your wallet – at least compared to the salaries some of your staffers might be making. [Ethical cleansing, $ubcription] Today’s Roll Call reports that while …