According to the latest social media study, [#23,432] it seems that Republicans are more Twitter “genius” than Democrats. …the study found Republicans have “struck back,” with GOP senators averaging more than 5.5 IQ points higher than their Democratic counterparts. [holy crap] The top genius? @SenJohnMcCain John McCain may be in …

Smart questions deserve front page real estate: Jason Cabel Roe: If Roger Clemens can get indicted for misleading congress, why can’t congress be indicted for misleading everyone? h/t Swank

FamousDC [photo contest] Not Ground Zero [AP] Three-quarters [oil] Pot [Lobbyist]

A tipster sent us this photo from Culpeper, VA. [GOP status in question] h/t RH

UPDATE: Hundreds of votes have been cast.  Have you voted? Over the past week, we had dozens of photo submissions for our “Dog Days of Summer” photo contest.  The final three entries are below. Voting ends Friday at 3pm. [Poll below] “Shake It Out” [Photo: Ed Frank] The Grass Is …

The fine folks at JESS3 have been working to accurately depict the size of the key players in the geo / social space. They released this earlier today:

You have until midnight… FamousDC is sponsoring the “Dog Days of Summer,” so in the spirit of record-breaking summer temperatures, send us your favorite summer pic and enter to win a FamousDC mug.  [no, the photos do not need to feature dogs] Our last contest, which took place during Snowmageddon, …

We want to work for whoever thought this was a good idea. [copy, paste, print] Bessemer Councilwoman Dorothy Davidson, who is running for mayor of the city, claims she secured Saban’s endorsement of her campaign three weeks ago. Davidson printed it on a color campaign flier that shows her and …

Kendrick Meek gets Obama to stump for him in his close race primary with life coach billionaire Jeff Greene, and some dude named Sink hops in front of him and makes it look like the opposite. Obama headed to Florida to help Sink, Meek [the importance of commas] Or is …

We’re not quite sure what DC did to deserve weather like this, but we certainly hope the end is near. Oh wait, no end in sight: [TBD] The second round is expected to hit about 4 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. While the rain is not expected to be …

Alvin Greene’s most recent [and likely only] campaign sign comes on the heels of his latest attempt at crazy. [howling] One would think that it would be a bit more tech-savvy, all things considered, especially since Al is probably a fan of a lenient internet regulations. That and he apparently …

Something on your mind? Need to Rant? Email [email protected] Tune Inn joins DC reality television craze, crushing hearts more than their mozzarella sticks The successful opening of Chef Spike’s tourist-beloved We the Pizza and the Silk Road-length lines outside Georgetown Cupcake have proven that television celebrity can add cold hard …

Jason Wu [inspiration boards] Hill Buzz [thehillishome] Hustlin’ [everyday]

Which rookie cop is having to investigate this crime?  [APB] Many a summer party requires a late-night ice run, especially with this year’s sweltering heat. But is that why someone broke into a Loudoun County convenience store to steal 200 bags of ice? That’s what Loudoun police are investigating. Authorities …

Jerry Brown laser eyes, Aqua Buddha, and The Dirty!