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Politicking 101: Names Are Confusing Things
Note: When writing a campaign mailer, it’s generally good practice to make sure you’re attacking the right person. [whoops] Aaron Blake: Dem in California special election attacks wrong opponent
Meg Whitman Makes It Rain In California…Literally?
We’re confused by the title on her latest press release. [huh?] We don’t think she is referring to the Fat Joe song , so is she actually taking credit for the weather? If so, that is quite a cool trick! You got our vote! And though we doubt she’ll actually …
Only in the Midwest: This Guy Eats More Than Opposum
Give a Kansas legislator a web cam and three minutes and anything can happen. We mean anything. State Rep. Bill Otto, R-LeRoy, criticizes President Obama with a “Redneck Rap” on You Tube. If Bill writes legislation like he spits rhymes, Kansas is in good hands. Our favorite part: Big Bill’s …
Arizona Heat Poll: McCain vs. Flake
Miley Cyrus has already given up on Twitter , but will McCain’s daughter? According to a tweet from Meghan last night, her Twitter account may soon be a thing of the past. why I have been considering deleting my twitter account, what once was fun now just seems like a …
John Riggins Throws in the Blanket
This is harsh and we didn’t want to put it up, but Tanner Cooley won’t even email us back. Tanner – it’s been a year. Your move.
Top 10 Least Powerful People in DC
Inspired by GQ’s list, and helped along by Ana Marie Cox, ABCNews.com published the Top 10 Least Powerful People in DC : [spot on] 10. John McCain/John Kerry. 9. Susan Collins. Maine’s other senator. 8. Jim Zorn. Washington is a football town, and the Redskins’ coach isn’t so much reviled …
Yes, Because We All Know How Powerful Interns Are
The Hill is reporting that the four co-chairs of the Black Helicopter Caucus — sorry; "Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus" — are calling on the House the Sergent at Arms to investigate whether a pro-Muslim advocacy group was "successful in placing interns on key committees." [true story] Republican members of the Congressional …
If You Google Wave, You’re Way Cool
Congratulations to all of you Google Wavers who’ve received invites and told the rest of us about them. We’re proud to know you. Really.
Get Your Christmas Shopping Done Early [Political Action Figures]
Earlier today we told you about the Michelle Obama doll. Well, the fun doesn’t stop there. Star Tribune: Bachmann action figure sales can’t match Palin’ Michele Bachmann is no Sarah Palin. Not, at least, in the action figure business. … Since HeroBuilders, a manufacturer of action figures, unveiled its plastic …
“What Up” Wit Dat?
The new GOP.com launched to good reviews yesterday. Unfortunately, the Michael Steele blog lingo did not catch fire. After an initial round of Internet mockery, the Republican National Committee has apparently decided to drop "What Up?" as the title of Michael Steele’s blog on the newly revamped GOP.com . It’s …
Famously Overheard: Delicious Marketing Scheme
via our friends at EavesdropDC: Man selling Krispy Kremes outside of Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro this morning: "$5! Krispy Kreme donuts – 12 for $5! Share them with the ones you love! Share them with the ones you hate! $5"