Apparently it does take a rocket scientist to be Energy Secretary.  [smarty pants]

We here at FamousDC get a huge kick out of reading blog posts, articles and rants about how the internet plays a role in politics.  And while we don’t take Twitter as seriously as we do religion, [like some pundits] we do value everyone’s opinion. With that said, we have …

Skins [donezo] Yule [be sorry] Chickens [roost] Bail Out [big three] Global [chameleon] Happy Hour [senatized] Courtroom Drawing [best]

How do you explain this to your boss? Two Fredericksburg-area tow truck employees have been charged with felonies after towing a vehicle with a small child inside.  [my bad] So long Christmas bonus.

Here’s an interesting fact: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could still appoint someone to fill Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat despite charges that he tried to barter it away for cash or a plum job in what prosecutors call “a political corruption crime spree.” What’s now unclear is how many candiates …

While Democrats continue having meetings which involve, leadership, legislative agendas and the future of this country-  one reader wrote in and asked, “what are conservatives doing?” Funny you ask.  Last time we checked they were busy running up the social network scoreboard.  Apparently the road to the White House in …

You’ve read the blogs. Watched the coverage. And likely heard about it at the dinner table. Now it’s time to live the game. “Because everyone has a ‘f*cking’ price”

We had four very quick responses to today’s “Twitterer of the Day” contest, but there can only be one winner. Congratulations to @mizerock [Below is the tale of the tape] And because all winners get a shout out… “I’ll shout out my housemates* with love – Alex, Sam and Heather. …

The US Chamber party is full.  Proof is below. From: [email protected] To: ——————————— Sent: Tue Dec 09 15:26:08 2008 Subject: Cancel Confirmation … Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Chamber 2008 Holiday Reception. … We regret that restrictions on the size of this year’s gathering prevent us from …

A reader wrote in a few minutes ago and asked, “How long until we see “Obama’s Senate Seat For Sale” Facebook Group?” Our answer, “it already exists…” *Click on image to enlarge. UPDATE: Lead web investigator Extreme Mortman reports that the seat is also available on Ebay. UPDATE:  Slightly-used Senate …

**TONIGHT! [union jack’s] Peace [Mt. Pleasant] Recession [party!] Fleecing [dems] Wii [danger] Singles [DC] Cat [bath]

While “People” scramble to find out what Barack Obama will wear on Inauguration Day, we were wondering what exactly the newly arrested Governor of Illinois would sport on inauguration day. Perhaps pinstripes or is he more of a orange jump suit kind of guy? First person to Tweet us the …

Have you ever wondered what Rahm Emanuel’s inbox looked like? Probably not, but in case you had … wonder no more. Click on the picture in order to increase the size. Thanks goes to the geniuses at HolyTaco.com for the inspiration.  And please note, this is a spoof and not …

Alright so we know 3-4 million people are heading to D.C. for Obama’s Inauguration. There will be road closings, parties, balls, and the bars will be open 24/7 New Orleans style. Which parties should you attend? Where is the best place to watch the festivities AND stay warm? FamousDC editors …

  FamousDC readers have been emailing about the media band, Suspicious Package, so we reached out to them for a Famous 5 interview. Luckily for all of us, they decided to play along. Do you know anyone FamousDC should ask 5 questions? Let us know — [email protected] 1) If Suspicious …