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Famously Twittered: CNN’s Rick Sanchez Keeps It Classy
Rich Sanchez, who loves his social networks, recently ripped Fox News on his Twitter account. if i didn’t believe in doing right thing, i’d be rich anchoring at fox news [have they asked?] And if that wasn’t enough, he took it one step further: do u know how much money …
Your Obligatory Arm-Snapping Clip of the Week
The 2nd annual Battle of the Biceps , which took place at the Bullpen outside Nat’s stadium, was host to a pretty graphic seen over the weekend. [ouch] Congrats to Middleweight Division Champion King Turbo. CORRECTION: Sigmund was the arm-breaker, King Turbo the arm-breakee.
Thrushed Into the News
POLITICO’S Glenn Trush knows how to get a reader’s attention. [talk about a lead] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is one of the most despised political figures in the country. And, frankly, she doesn’t give a damn. And just how does Nancy feel about being so well-liked? "I don’t care." And …
Robert Gibbs’ Poker Face
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs explains that he has not been briefed on whether or not there are the existence of UFOs.
Famously Twittered: Why We Love Shaq
Shaq just sent out this tweet: @THE_REAL_SHAQ Question, I’m n dc, think if I walk up to the white house, they let me in, I kno the answer, let me kno wht u think, o yea I’m wearin shrts This is America Jack, hell yes they’ll let you in. UPDATE: …
Famous Friday [Round Up]
John Pappas doubled down on Politico Playbook, Roll Call Group bought CQ, Jonathan Weisman cut his way off the White House Christmas Card list, John Hawkins is the hardest working man on the internet, Secretary Chu launched DOE 2.0, Emily Miller hearts SJL, the House Energy and Commerce Committee got …
Serious Journalism Requires Serious Drinking
You heard it here first. New Media Strategies (NMS) is challenging Politico to a Flip Cup competition. Today at 2 p.m. Bill Beutler and friends will kick off their 2nd Annual NMS Flip Cup Tournament. This year they’re trying to make things more interesting and they’ve challenged Politico to "put …
1600 Twitter Avenue
C-SPAN has video of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on why the White House blocks Twitter.
Twitter Self-Corrects
For some overzealous Twits, this news was probably not well-received. For some time, the follower and following counts we display have been incorrect for some folks. We’re soon to push a change that will address this issue. This means that the count you see in your sidebar should match what …
Famously Quoteworthy: How About Beer Instead?
Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper, who also happens to be a dietitian, recently suggested that the Longworth Cafeteria offer milk as an alternative to soda on the new value meals. CAO Dan Beard responded with this quote. [don’t over think it, Dan] – 3rd story down “Congresswoman Dahlkemper’s request is udder-ly appropriate,” …
Famously Quoteworthy: Speaking of Doctors
Exactly. Obama has yet to answer the most pressing question Americans have about his health care plan: What will happen to Michael Jackson’s doctor? h/t Last Call
Famously Facebooked: Brett Favre Loves Him Some Brett Favre
Facebook Status Awesomeness: This just in: favre just tipped-off tmz and espn that he’s about to get dunked on by local high schoolers. Favre is like a bad date that won’t end. Just when you think dinner is over, a certain somebody orders dessert. Move on old man. Know someone …
We’re Guessing This Didn’t Sell Out
Apparently the Senate cafeteria in Dirksen is no fan of PETA. On today’s menu … beef tongue. [we assume cow] *Correction: "slow cooked" cow beef tongue. But don’t worry, it comes with red onion, mustard sauce – whatever the hell that means. For a dollar more, why wouldn’t you get …
If a Congressman goes to a Committee room …
and no one is around to hear him, does he make a sound?