Why are we not surprised by this? According to a local news report, FL Gov. Charlie Crist (R) always travels with his own “fan, just to make sure he doesn’t look sweaty.” As Ben Smith pointed out, “perhaps a reasonable precaution in Florida, where the Senate campaign remains oddly focused …

In case you needed further proof that public trash cans are not good storage facilities for sensitive information: [demands] California State University students found a portion of Sarah Palin’s confidential speaking contract in a dumpster, the AP reports. While Palin will not be paid for her appearance at the university, …

We love tourists visiting our nation’s capital. We really do. We just love the lists of rules and guidelines created by local Washingtonians for our DC visitors even more. Notion’s Capital: Welcome Tourists (2010) why.i.hate.dc: Shut up to the right (2009) FamousDC: Rules for Washington Tourists (2008) Plight of the …

Thank you, Mr. Catanese. POLITICO’s David Catanese: Republican websites pledge allegiance to flag Wouldn’t it be weird if a politician portrayed the same idea via visual messaging over and over and over?

Locking it up [janitor vote] No Budget [no rush] Baffling [healthcare]

Roll Call’s Paul Singer: Members Fly Free Abroad

Jason Horowitz: Obama spokesman Gibbs sounds eager for future strategist role

ABC News’ Matthew Mosk: Sarah Palin Has Earned an Estimated $12 Million Since July

Be sure to tell Geoff Embler, Nick Schaper and David All happy birthday. This isn’t on the Republican front, but after you tell POLITICO’s Jack Smith happy birthday please go check out his Twitter background.

Mark Halperin: South Korea to Host Next Nuclear Summit

Black-and-Red to face seven-time European champions D.C. United Press Release: D.C. United announced today the club will play an international friendly against Italian giants AC Milan on May 26 at RFK Stadium. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.  Kick-off is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. . …

International film fest [DC on a Dime] Bacon Grease [Benton’s] On the Red Line [RIP] Tourist [rules]

FishbowlDC’s Betsy Rothstein: Pulitzers Announced, WaPo Wins Big