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Roll Call changing things up [redesign] Redskins undefeated [winning] Reagan keeping up with demand [frequent flyers] Photo by Jeremy Art

The Nats hit home runs like Chris Cillizza live Tweets, Zac Moffat continues to crush it, half of the DC journos in Charlotte filed stories while listening to the Foo Fighters and James Taylor, Bill Clinton could be President of the UNIVERSE, RIP Art Modell and USC’s #1 ranking, the greatest …

Hands down our favorite part of the election is that you can find statistics on anything. Like this one. Now if only we could predict the race based on favorite presidential foods and golf score…  

Today the RNC released a new ad entitled “The Break Up.” However, the Independent Women’s Voice wants you to know their “Break Up” ad came first and recently stated, “Although the RNC is out with a similar ad today — Imitation, it is said, is the sincerest form of flattery, and …

Did somebody say football?!?  Set your fantasy lineup, grab the clicker, and settle into the best seat in the house — it’s football season, baby!  Make yourself a tasty snack (or two).  It’s going to be one rockin’ weekend. Frito Pie with 1 Hour Texas Chili via Steamy Kitchen Bacon and Pecorino Popcorn via A Spicy Perspective Loaded Baked Potato Dip via Brown Eyed Baker Habanero Lager Mustard via Savory Simple Better-Than-Crack Brownies via How Sweet It Is Photo credit: Jaden  

Nats drop 12 bombs in two days [winning] Kim Kardashian heads to Charlotte [the party starts now] RIP Art [Ravens] Wrap it up Bill [love Hill] Photo by mbell1975

“Eventually we’ll get there” [Mrs. Obama takes center stage] Michelle’s biggest fans look on [cool photo] Nats smash six homeruns in win [record] Cory Booker [trying too hard?] DC’s most stolen vehicles [look out] Photo by Bret Manley

FamousDC has sent the team packing to Charlotte this week after recovering from the hurricane that was the GOP in Tampa. After being down there for a day or two, they’ve reported back on some things the DNC has in common with the RNC and some things that are just a little bit different.

Five things to watch for at the DNC [CNN] Farm animal photobomb [cow style] Road closed in Bethesda [for 20 months!] Orioles still winning [one back] Rove vs. Trippi [racing on Segways] Photo by Robb Hohmann

Is there anything more brutal than a 7am AirTran flight after the Google party?, we’re trading all of our Tuesday & Wednesday night party tickets for anything popping in Charlotte, CCHS > PHS, can Congress pass a resolution to keep Strasburg pitching?, welcome back to our dear old friend, football, …

This is how you date in DC [coming soon] Ebert not a fan of Clint’s speech [strange] Obama responds [seat’s taken] Strasburg shutdown pending [damn] Cuts looming [Redskins] Photo by Robb Hohmann

Facebook’s Katie Harbath shows the GOP Whip some of their newest features. Afterwards McCarthy spoke with Adam Sharp of Twitter. The Facebook booth was right next to Twitter. No fights as of yet.

Although we still have three more weeks until fall, Labor Day is the symbolic end of summer for most of us. Schools are back in session, bosses return from beach houses, and white frocks and linen pants are packed away until next year. Celebrate waning summer days with light and fresh dishes that embody the best of the season’s bounty. Photo credit: Heidi

Skins whip up on Bucs [preseason over] Navy Seal’s description of Biden [classic] Obama does Reddit!!!!11 [internet history is made] Fox tells Palin [not now lady] Chris Cooley = Class Act [video] Photo by Chris Suspect