Post Archive
2009
Arizona Heat Poll: McCain vs. Flake
Miley Cyrus has already given up on Twitter , but will McCain’s daughter? According to a tweet from Meghan last night, her Twitter account may soon be a thing of the past. why I have been considering deleting my twitter account, what once was fun now just seems like a …
John Riggins Throws in the Blanket
This is harsh and we didn’t want to put it up, but Tanner Cooley won’t even email us back. Tanner – it’s been a year. Your move.
Top 10 Least Powerful People in DC
Inspired by GQ’s list, and helped along by Ana Marie Cox, ABCNews.com published the Top 10 Least Powerful People in DC : [spot on] 10. John McCain/John Kerry. 9. Susan Collins. Maine’s other senator. 8. Jim Zorn. Washington is a football town, and the Redskins’ coach isn’t so much reviled …
Yes, Because We All Know How Powerful Interns Are
The Hill is reporting that the four co-chairs of the Black Helicopter Caucus — sorry; "Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus" — are calling on the House the Sergent at Arms to investigate whether a pro-Muslim advocacy group was "successful in placing interns on key committees." [true story] Republican members of the Congressional …
If You Google Wave, You’re Way Cool
Congratulations to all of you Google Wavers who’ve received invites and told the rest of us about them. We’re proud to know you. Really.
Get Your Christmas Shopping Done Early [Political Action Figures]
Earlier today we told you about the Michelle Obama doll. Well, the fun doesn’t stop there. Star Tribune: Bachmann action figure sales can’t match Palin’ Michele Bachmann is no Sarah Palin. Not, at least, in the action figure business. … Since HeroBuilders, a manufacturer of action figures, unveiled its plastic …
“What Up” Wit Dat?
The new GOP.com launched to good reviews yesterday. Unfortunately, the Michael Steele blog lingo did not catch fire. After an initial round of Internet mockery, the Republican National Committee has apparently decided to drop "What Up?" as the title of Michael Steele’s blog on the newly revamped GOP.com . It’s …
Famously Overheard: Delicious Marketing Scheme
via our friends at EavesdropDC: Man selling Krispy Kremes outside of Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro this morning: "$5! Krispy Kreme donuts – 12 for $5! Share them with the ones you love! Share them with the ones you hate! $5"
Michelle Obama Doll Will Stimulate the Economy
These will be slightly more popular than the Barbara Bush doll. First Lady Michelle Obama is known for her toned arms and fashion sense. So it was inevitable that an ‘action figure’ doll showing off her trademark bare arms would hit the market. A US toymaker has released a 6in …
Bachmann Embraces Crazy
When someone calls you crazy, sometimes it makes sense to embrace it. From Rep. Michele Bachmann’s campaign site : Make a contribution today to the woman that drives the Left CRAZY. Clever.
Get Well Charlie Davies
Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Davies. US SOCCER: U.S. Men’s National Team Forward Charlie Davies Out of Surgery and in Serious but Stable Condition U.S. National Soccer Team forward Charlie Davies is in serious but stable condition and resting following several hours of surgery at Washington Hospital Center …
Washington, D.C.: Even the Cars are Partisan
According to the Ford Motor Co: blue cars sell better than red cars in Washington, D.C. AP: Favorite Car Color? Depends on the City
White House vs. Fox News Heats Up
Has the Obama White House gone too far this time?