Recess. It’s a busy time back in the district. But in THE District, it’s about as slow as Doris counting the pennies the latest tourist decided to use to pay for their buffalo wrap. Back home, the boss is kissing babies (and goodness knows who else) while office work productivity …

The world is watching … ESPN will host a one-hour special tonight to reveal where King James will land. Sarah Palin releases her new presidential campaign video on the same day. Coincidence? We just bought www.PalinLebron2012.com

Hat Tip – Arch City Chronicle

Levi speaks again.  This time he’s apologizing for being a doucher. “Last year, after Bristol and I broke up, I was unhappy and a little angry. Unfortunately, against my better judgment, I publicly said things about the Palins that were not completely true,” he tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I have already …

What’s the word [Thunderbird] Lying your way to fame [Levi] Huffington Post [Kicks] No demise [Biden]

We hope you’re enjoying recess. Photo by: Christopher Gindlesperger, aka NotNotGindy

Hey shorty … 50 Cent endorsed Hillary Clinton in early 2008.

We hear Drew Curtis had the same idea … Taegan Goddard’s Political Wire: Alvin Greene’s Jobs Plan In an interview with The Guardian, South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene (D) discussed his “big idea” to create jobs in his state. Said Greene: “Another thing we can do for jobs …

Kal  Penn spent almost a year in the White House and did all he could to save White Castle from financial ruin. Kal left the White House last month and less than two weeks later … White Castle is considering laying off employees. Senate Republican Communications Center: Health Care Law …

In the 1970s, BP and a gaming company called Printabox made a board game about offshore oil drilling. It was called BP Offshore Oil Strike. [no, seriously] This is an actual BP-themed board game produced in the 70s by the Scottish toy company Printabox. It features all the high-speed excitement …

You’ll need to read all of the article to understand why Diane Edwards is getting crazy Google alerts today. The Speaker’s Lobby: The Bell System Congress is a lot like high school. That’s true. Right down to the bells that signal class. Like nearly every school, my high school had …

Does the super creepy voiceover cost extra?  [new McCain ad]

And tell Chris Paulitz happy birthday.

Harry Reid’s chances of getting re-elected according to VP Biden: “Yes. I give him a 55 percent chance or better.” h/t Mike Allen’s Playbook