Post Archive
2009
You Lie! Pepper Pennington Heads to Joe Wilson’s Office
POLITICO: Job Change Update Republican press secretary Pepper Pennington is moving on from the very funny Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) to the now very-well-known Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.). If anyone can handle Wilson, it’s Pennington, who learned from the master: longtime boss and former Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Fla.).
We’ve Always Wanted To Use “Navratilova” In a Headline
Martina Navratilova drew a parallel Thursday between Andre Agassi and Roger Clemens, saying she’s shocked the eight-time Grand Slam champion lied about drug use. [bitter] He’s up there with Roger Clemens, as far as I’m concerned. …And then she went back to her drug-free workout of bench-pressing Hummers.
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Eric Cantor launched the world’s first ever .gov blackberry application, Patrick Gavin beat Rep. McCotter at a game of crossword, Jeff Flake kept his shirt on, Tim Burger is a free agent, The Union Leader went back to 1987, Edmunds.com and the White House danced, Boehner got a “1,990 Pages …
Doug Heye: Rush Limbaugh > Dan Snyder
Doug teaches us all how to write one article that includes: the NFL, Dan Snyder, Rush Limbaugh, President Obama, President George W. Bush and Michael Vick. Doug Heye: Dan Snyder Unifies Redskins Fans in Misery–Rush Limbaugh Could Do Better
Glenn Thrush is Awarded One Point
Glenn Thrush: Alan Grayson: Unavoidable for comment Upon reading a Grayson press release that says he will not be available for comment until Monday, Thrush replies: No Grayson until Monday? Shut down the servers.
The Black Rooster, Saved
After nearly 40 years in business the much-beloved Black Rooster Pub on L Street poured its final drink. The Rooster lost its lease to the Peace Corps and for the past two weeks has been packing up and preparing to auction off its furnishings. Condemned inmates on Death Row await …
Fantasy Football Rant – Week 7
Brad Kanus presents … Fantasy Football Rant – Week 7 I hate professional basketball. I hate the fact that every year at this time a year our focus is blurred by this stupid league. I can not stand to see football coverage, both professional and collegiate, be interrupted to discuss …
Worst Stairs in Bars in DC
DC Concierge: Worst Stairs in Bars in DC! 5. Marvin – Luckily, usually the bouncer will help by shining a flashlight up/down the steps as you climb. … 4. Solly’s Tavern – Narrow and old. Bad combo! … 3. Wonderland Ballroom – The level of drinking that goes on does …
Let’s Make a Deal
You could see this coming the moment she quit her job. [bargain bin] Yesterday, we learned that Sarah Palin would make her first trip to Iowa since last year’s presidential campaign — sparking even more speculation that she may run for president in 2012. However, Politico reports that she wants …
Closing Bell: Republicans With Cameras Not Considered “Public”
Public unveiling of the public option, not open to the public? [taking off the gloves] FYI: The super-secret event was available on CSPAN.
What If You Got a Ticket From Someone Riding This?
DCSocialite: T3 Coming To A Metro Stop Near You We have only one question: where are the Hover Boards? It is 2009 people. We should have hover boards by now.
Republicans Launch Blackberry App
Which political party is better at using the tubes? It’s the been the age-old question for the past several years and frankly, one that keeps us up at night. Democrats claim they continue to dominate online. Twittering Republicans argue while that was the case, it’s no longer true. Case in …
Greatest Issue Ad Ever?
Unlike most political ads, we’re pretty certain people will start paying more attention after the one minute mark. NOTE: We here at Famous DC sleep and occasionally swim at a 350 parts per million.
Hyper Hill
The First Marriage [Obama] Elected official [no way] What’s the deal [DC] Brother’s [keeper] Politico [local] FW [fabulous]