They’re calling the Sotomayor confirmation hearings a lovefest , but we don’t understand why.  These Senators are BRUTAL.

Can someone please explain this to us?  [seriously] Political iPhone apps [junkies]

Note: When launching a website, it’s probably a good idea to hit up spell check. Gov. Jim Gibbons, who has remained adamant about seeking reelection despite low approval numbers, had launched a campaign Web site, but took it down today within hours of political columnist Jon Ralston pointing out several …

Today is the most popular day to be a vegetarian on Capitol Hill. Playboy Playmates, with the help of PETA, are passing out veggie dogs to interested patrons. Below is an actual exchange sent to us by a tipster: Playmate: So, are you a vegetarian? Male staffer: Well, no. Playmate: …

Although President Obama’s first pitch at the All Star game wasn’t as bad as this one, Jonathan Papelbon was still not terribly impressed. "That was what, a split he threw?” Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon said. "He almost spiked it there, which I don’t think is very good. If you’re …

If you’re on Capitol Hill Thursday and find yourself with nothing better to do, you should think about swinging by the “Taste of the West” reception where you can enjoy treats that include, but are not limited to – bull testicles. [belly up] A Rocky Mountain "Taste of the West" …

Grab your autograph books, because the NFL is taking a field trip to Capitol Hill.  [influence game] Please let us know if you see Ray Lewis tackling David Obey or Chad Johnson interrupting a Democratic Leadership press conference so he can have more face time in front of the cameras …

Shacking up with your girlfriend in Dupont can end up in Page Six Choosing to wear Diesel jeans can prove to be a strong move and can end up in Huffington Post We’re not sure what is coming next: Red Carpet in Rayburn ? Or does Robert Gibbs now have …

Throw your diamond up Chris Good. R-O-C …. Chris Good: Jay-Z, The Game, Global Hegemony, And Obama Foreign Policy’s Marc Lynch takes an international relations look at the recent sniping at Jay-Z by LA-based rapper The Game (dis track here–warning: offensive and not safe for work). As hip-hop’s closest thing …

We already tweeted this, but it’s worth repeating. Obama [while on Fox] just wrote off the Washington Nationals.  No worries – their fans did that months ago.  [TWI] If the President gives up on you, there isn’t much "hope" or "change" in your near future. h/t Stet Sports

Bags fly free , huh?  Not interested if shit like this is going to happen while we fly.  [wtf] A Southwest Airlines 737 aircraft that originated in Nashville made an emergency landing in Charleston after the passenger cabin became depressurized because a hole appeared in the fuselage. Let’s go to …

What’s worse than a government run health care plan that makes you chance your insurance plan, switch doctors, wait in longer lines AND raises your taxes? One that gives you cancer. Clearly. So you can’t possibly support the Democratic health care plan. Unless, of course, you actually want your wife …

When meeting a soon-to-be member of Congress, it’s generally a good idea to be wearing pants – unless of course your name is Matt Lira and you work for Rep. Eric Cantor. Matt Lira, the guru for Republican Whip Cantor, likely didn’t wake up earlier this week figuring he’d read …

Pat Buchanan’s not crazy, he just too old to care anymore. [tell us how you really feel] Conservative pundit and onetime Nixon aide Pat Buchanan suggested in an interview Monday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s husband should murder her daughter’s ex-boyfriend for speaking unfavorably about her campaign and decision to …

For the record, we have no idea if they enjoyed an Italian BMT or the Cold Cut Trio – nor do we care.  [baked]