We felt good about our careers until we watched this video. This week’s Unplugged Under 40 features the State Department’s social media guru, Jared Cohen. He’s 27, a Rhodes Scholar who has visited 66 countries and counts Condi Rice as a mentor. He advises Sec. Clinton on how Facebook and …

Graham Hough-Cornwell was way off with his Skins prediction, Jennifer Crider compared the Wildcat offense to New Coke, Todd Herman and team launched a new RNC.com and then Marc Ambinder teed off on it, Nick Johnston is on the wall at The Palm, pray for the Deadspin frog, David Gregory, …

It’s been a few months, so here’s your obligatory Blago post. [you’re fired] Donald Trump is looking for a new Celebrity Apprentice! The mogul and head judge of NBC’s business reality competition has tapped some big names for the new season, including colorful ’80s singers Cyndi Lauper and Bret Michaels, …

Get ready [Tracy Morgan] Balloon Boy [meme] Good people [20210]

Let’s be completely serious right now. I want you to sit down, put your blackberry away and give this a listen/read. Kyle Orton was never a shitty quarterback. He’s lost two home games in his entire career and was a Heisman hopeful his senior year at Purdue. The guy plays …

With one game in the bag, should Chuck be nervous? With the Phillies’ win tonight, we’re one NLCS game closer to seeing this clean-cut face again (or a charity of ABC’s Jake Tapper ‘s choice will be $1,000 richer)… [chin music] For the $1,000 opt-out donations (in lieu of either …

This may be a few years late, but according to our tip box: Sunday isn’t just for NASCAR and the NFL anymore. Al Gore is on notice (and don’t wear your green to Heritage on Sunday) The release: Join us for the World Premiere of the film that Al Gore …

How do you say goodbye to someone who starts your work day with a laugh and then gets you through the 4 p.m. hour with a little Last Call! humor? Well, it’s hard. FamousDC says good luck to our nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Health …

The Battle of the Facial Hair is on. A couple of days ago, ABC provocateur Jake Tapper challenged NBC political savant Chuck Todd to a facial-hair-based baseball wager: If the Los Angeles Dodgers win in their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tapper will grow a goatee. But if the Dodgers …

We were recently introduced to a new DC website which is worth checking out. It’s called What’s the Deal DC. Tired of sitting at home twiddling your thumbs, eating Ramen noodles, and being sad about the recession? The site focuses on fun things to do and buy in the DC …

Note: When writing a campaign mailer, it’s generally good practice to make sure you’re attacking the right person.  [whoops] Aaron Blake: Dem in California special election attacks wrong opponent

We’re confused by the title on her latest press release. [huh?] We don’t think she is referring to the Fat Joe song , so is she actually taking credit for the weather? If so, that is quite a cool trick! You got our vote! And though we doubt she’ll actually …

No respect [Huffington ] PB in WSJ [congrats ] Pumpkin [time ]

h/t Ericka Andersen

Give a Kansas legislator a web cam and three minutes and anything can happen. We mean anything. State Rep. Bill Otto, R-LeRoy, criticizes President Obama with a “Redneck Rap” on You Tube. If Bill writes legislation like he spits rhymes, Kansas is in good hands. Our favorite part: Big Bill’s …