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Political Poets Banned; Will Spit Hot Fire Elsewhere …
If there is one thing we like at Famous DC, it’s a good poem. And the only thing better than a good poem is spoken word performance of that poem. (You should see our rendition of Man From Nantucket…it moves people to tears) Well, the folks at J Street felt …
Fantasy Football Rant – Week 6
Brad Kanus presents … FamousDC Fantasy Football Rant – Week 6 I’m destined not to see a single football game this year. I’m on the road again this weekend for a wedding. Yes, I’m in my early 30’s and my loser friends are just now finding women who will deal …
Environmental Legislative Assistants Always Get the Girls
Wait, what? POLITICO Click: Hill Aide Snags Actress? New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg’s staffer Ben Dunham got cozy last week with January Jones, the red-hot actress from “Mad Men.”
The Pig Flu Doesn’t Lie
It’s amazing that this made CNN’s front page. [sniffles] WASHINGTON (CNN) – Rep. Joe Wilson’s wife Roxanne has been diagnosed with swine flu, the congressman’s office confirmed to CNN on Thursday. However, CNN failed to report that Joe Wilson’s uncle has heartburn.
Official First Family Photo
Annie Leibovitz’s photo of President Obama and his family in the White House. Can you imagine how cool it would be to grow up there? H/T – Mike Allen’s Politico Playbook
Is DC Cooler Since the Obama Crew Came to Town?
Let’s see what Amanda Carpenter, Kristen Soltis and Allison Kasic have to say: The Right Idea, Episode 34: The “New” DC from The Winston Group on Vimeo.
Andrew Noyes Heading to Facebook
We’re not sure what we’ll do without our daily Tech Daily Dose, but congratulations are in order for one of DC’s famous journalists: Andrew Noyes We just learned that Andrew is leaving Congress Daily and heading over to Facebook where he’ll head up public policy communications in their Washington, D.C. …
Congratulations to Suspicious Package [Spin Magazine]
FamousDC wants to send extreme congratulations to DC’s own Suspicious Package. Spin Magazine: For Pros About to Rock Meet more corporate bands still workin’ for the weekend. … CAPITOL INSIDERS Suspicious Package (Washington, D.C.) Washington Post political cartoonist Tom Toles, Bloomberg’s Tim Burger, The Los Angeles Times’ Josh Meyer, Deputy …
Famously Quoteworthy: David Cross is Really Cool
Patrick Gavin just uncovered this interesting tidbit about comedian David Cross and his experience at this year’s White House Corespondents Dinner: [coke boy] "But it’s crazy and there’s security, Secret Service is standing there," said Cross. "I’ve got photos of all this. … I’m there and the president is right …
John Kelly is a Genius
John Kelly’s most recent column tackles the ridiculous nature of everyday people and their addiction to social networking. I’m Writing to Say That I Wrote This Column and That I’m Writing to Say That I Wrote It We’re writing to say that he wrote it, we read it and you …
Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection
In the off chance that you find yourself in New York City looking for something fascinating to do, think about checking out former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s brooch collection. As one of the world’s top diplomats, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright had a unique way of …
RIP Chuck Todd’s Goatee
The Goatee Gamble comes to a close. With the Philadelphia Phillies advancing past the Los Angeles Dodgers and into the World Series last night, NBC political sage Chuck Todd has lost his bet to ABC’s troublemaking rabble-rouser Jake Tapper. Though Todd has the option to pay $1,000 to a charity …
Karaoke in the Capital [PICS]
Karaoke in the Capital rocked the Rock & Roll Hotel last night and we’ve got the pics. Chris Frates gained a lot of street cred in our book for being able to rock “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies. Click here to see the rest of the rockin’ pics
Matt Drudge Look-Alike Contest
The Kathleen Sebelius look-alike was so popular, it prompted a reader to send in this one. We doubt Drudge would complain.