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Mr. Rich spends 1,500 words to speak of American excess and how it relates to K Street today. Give this a quick read so you’ll be armed and ready for this week’s cocktail circuit. Frank Rich (NY Times Op-Ed Columnist): The Rabbit Ragu Democrats

This didn’t take long: Jesse Jackson Blames George Bush for Chicago’s Olympic Size Defeat [and why not] Nor did this:

Facebook Status Abuse: Fred had a great breakfast It’s entirely too early on a Monday morning to make fun of Fred, but he’s officially been warned. [contact-form 3 "Facebook Alerts"]

Happy Monday. Let’s talk football: The Redskins have life [thank goodness ] … Our favorite blogging All-Pro tight-end found pay dirt [Chris Cooley ] … 3 of the top 4 teams are in the SEC [2nd week in a row ] … Who will steal the show from Favre vs. …

We love The Washington Post’s “Scene In” video series, but felt it necessary to do a little fact check on this week’s entry, considering it featured a legislative assistant … and Politifact didn’t beat us to it. About a minute into this video we are introduced to our legislative assistant, who …

POLITICO picked up Jonathan Allen off waivers, Rep. Alan Grayson became the best thing since Rep. Joe Wilson, Perry Bacon is only 29?, Daniel Indiviglio called for more Washington regulation , Kate Ackley promoted at Roll Call, Chris Cillizza wasn’t impressed by Meg Whitman ‘s press conference, the cast of Big Love was …

Panda Express [too early] Final Home Game [Nats] Six Piece [unavailable] Jim Zorn [already?] Agent Zero [knee] Photo [amazing]

Our tip box received a press release regarding Pet Night on the Hill, so we clicked through. And found this gem: … From the web site: Thank you to everyone who helped make Celebrity Pet Night on Capitol Hill a huge success! Several Members of Congress, their staffs, and leaders …

This is going to have to be quick this week.  I’m being forced to attend a wedding in Austin this weekend by my wife.  Nothing says “fun” like 150 of her college friends all gathered to ignore the one dude they don’t know – me. I’ll be the guy standing …

Chances are Rep. Jason Altmire will not be buying tulips from these folks anytime soon. BTW: This place also specializes in full-body massages – hence the word "more". h/t Crank

For those readers who’ve been laid up under a rock for the past 6 months, we’ve got some bad news for you: Elizabeth Edwards is threatening to divorce her husband, John, after learning of allegations he had committed adultery with more than one woman, the National Enquirer is reporting. [creep] …

Did you stay out too late last night? Are you drinking black coffee right now? Did your happy hour turn into “I barely got home and slept in my clothes on my couch with a burrito beside me?” Well, it could always be worse. Roll Call: Capitol Police Officer Is …

Facebook Status Curiosity: Mike Huckabee: Please join me on Facebook tonight from 7 to 10 PM ET to help me spread our message and tell our government leaders "you work for us." Nobody likes three-hour windows, Mike. Just ask the Comcast HR department.

It’s called the "100 Greatest Hits Of YouTube In 4 Minutes."  We’re not quite sure that’s the case, but it does include Famous Five participant Matt Harding. That alone makes this video post-worthy. h/t Ericka