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Terry McAuliffe Got Ripped Off
Terry McAuliffe paid $7M for a chance to be Virginia’s next governor – and has nothing to show for it. Meanwhile his consultants are pointing the other direction. [who wants a refund?] The winner of the Democratic primary for VA Gov was a gentleman called Mr. Deeds. State Sen. Creigh …
Capitol Hill: Full Of Hot Air
Robert Bluey captures the essence of Washington, DC. [An ominous sky over Capitol Hill]
Move Over Remote Controlled Bird – You’ve Got Company
If you read our post last week about the $10 million remote controlled bird the government just purchased [via your tax dollars] and that thought that idea was a little much – we can do you one better. According to Mary Katherine Ham, the remote controlled bird is only the …
Free Crystal Light: A Game Changer
Fro-yo machine in Longworth still not working? Quality intern you met at McFadden’s last night yet to accept your Facebook friend request? Economy got you down? For all of you self-described “poor Capitol Hill staffers” who struggle to make ends meet, do we have a treat for you. Crystal Light …
Sarah Palin Has Fancy Toenails
The Huffington Post, known for its mind blowing investigative journalism, has done it again. This time, toe jam: At the Autism Speaks walk in Purchase, New York on Sunday, something about Sarah Palin’s toenails stood out. But wait, there’s more… According to related stories, this isn’t the first time they’ve …
Chuck Todd And His Goatee Set To Write A “Nuanced Analytical Narrative” About Obama and Clinton
From what we gather, it’s a magical romance that started in Iowa and ended up at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. [pins and needles]
“Does President Obama Know Who I Am?”
Yes, he understands you’re a 12 year-old kid with a microphone. [and he’s a tad bit busy] h/t Wake Up Call
“Blonde Charity Mafia” Postponed Until Fall
This news will disappoint about three people: "Blonde Charity Mafia," a new reality show about young socialites in Obama-era Washington, DC, has been delayed until fall, according to the CW network. If this show can’t compete will the summer schedule, it has little chance of getting off the ground.
Only In The Midwest
Because we have a lot of FamousDC readers who adore the Midwest, we occasionally find it our duty to update them on happenings back home. 1. Matt Blunt has one more reason to hate scooters. [beep, beep] Former Gov. Matt Blunt was issued a summons by Springfield police on Monday …
Morning Link Love
Below are a few morning links you can enjoy while sucking down your second cup of burnt coffee. In case you have money, and access to a trapeze, this is certainly something you should try once. [getting high] Dear Megan Fox, This is no way to increase your fan base. …
Cillizza Says Pols Shouldn’t Twitter. Update: Should Twitter.
9:00 am: the Fix says politicians should not to Twitter. 4:30pm: the Fix says he hopes politicians continue to Twitter. What will tonight bring?
David Simon’s Salad Dressing Incident
David Simon, journalist and creator of the popular HBO drama, The Wire, spoke about the future of professional journalism. Among the topics he addressed: why he had a salad dressing stain on his shirt and the state of the newspaper industry. [watch it here] h/t Mortman
Washington Nationals Look To Catch Fire. Succeed.
In a recent attempt to entertain 30 or so fans, the Washington Nationals rewarded ticket holders to a fireworks display. The only problem, the show was cut short when some of the debris landed on top of the fire chief’s head. [unbelievable] According to a sources, Vince Coleman was not …