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Frank James:  Could Obama be Colin Powell’s choice? CNN Video: Powell undecided on candidates AFP: Colin Powell hints he may vote against Republicans AP: Colin Powell Advises Barack Obama on Foreign Policy (6/11/07)

Democrat strategist James Carville has numerously denied his involvement in any campaigns this cycle.  He’s even gone as far as saying he’s not doing any “domestic political consulting.”  Perhaps that line was quasi believable up until yesterday.  While doing a radio interview in Canada, Carville left his “agenda” sitting out in plain site.  Not such a …

LNS the series? [tag reality TV] The HIGHLY coveted Marion Barry endorsement [*&!%* set me up!] Redskins Still Mulling Coaching Options [Snydered] Facebook says hola to Spanish amigos [No firewalls] Ted Turner ‘Almost Done’ buying up ranchland [1,960,000 acres] T-shirt of the week? [blogger!] Have a good weekend and keep …

Welcome to the latest feature of FamousDC called the Famous 5. Every week we’ll highlight 5 of the strangest, funniest, dumbest, coolest or most shocking things we’ve read that week. As always, if you have suggestions, don’t be shy – email us at tips AT famousdc DOT COM The 5 Strangest/Dumbest Headlines …

This New Hampshire landlord is not amused.  Clinton’s staff apparently acted more like rock stars than campaign professionals and left the place a mess. From the Portsmouth Herald: PORTSMOUTH – Rochester physician Terry Bennett said he rented a city building to people who worked for Sen. Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign …

Obama agrees to two more debates with Clinton

The latest buzz is that Team Mitt is going to bow out today during his CPAC speech…more to come. UPDATE: from the Fix. UPDATE: from the Page UPDATE: Text from drop out speech, h/t Ambinder UPDATE: Romney staff don’t know? Really? UPDATE: He just gave his speech – he suspended …

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This is why every man should never leave the house without a stadium buddy. Carnahan chief of staff cited for too much revelry

Rep. William Jefferson, the man infamous for stashing cash in his freezer, who is currently under investigation by the Feds, won’t like this news.  By Susan Crabtree  The Hill A judge ruled Wednesday that an indictment accusing Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) of masterminding a wide-ranging bribery scheme involving business deals in Africa …

Yesterday, after dozens of reports speculated that Hillary Clinton would loan herself money in order to keep pace with Obama – she did just that.  Obama’s response to Hillary’s $5 million transfer … one up her. Impressive, very impressive. UPDATE: Hillary’s camp, not pleased. Obama Raises $7M Post Super Tuesday By CHARLES …

Celebrity Real Estate Losers [CRASHED] Nolan Ryan to be Texas Rangers president [5,714 Ks] Super Tuesday Winners and Losers [The Fix] McCain/Huck ticket [inevitable?] Mellencamp asks McCain to stop using tunes [fair use] Watch your speed in MD [bacon] Big Announcement at WaPo tomorrow? [fishbowlDC] Euros accepted in NYC [your …

Have the Clinton’s found yet another campaign finance loophole? Amanda Carpenter begs an important question. [must read]

While our beloved DC road warriors keep their sedans in park- limo drivers around the city are licking their chops in an attempt to fill the transportation void.  The only problem, the limo drivers refuse to learn the zone system – forcing some people to sell a kidney in order …