Barack Obama has just jumped the shark. [bronze medal]

And the winners are … @karlrove vs. @bdayspring WINNER: @karlrove @bdayspring @karlrove set a record earlier for the most hashtags ever used in one tweet.  #FDC was not one of them. MAJOR UPSET: @bdayspring came out of nowhere and threw up a buzzer beater. @SorenDayton vs. @amandacarpenter WINNER: @SorenDayton Even …

UPDATED BRACKET HERE. The final round one match ups go off today at 4pm. @anamariecox vs. @seanhackbarth @davidgregory vs. @howardkurtz @marcambinder vs. @jmartpolitico @chrisbrowntv vs. @ryangrim @davidall vs. @benpolitico @jaketapper vs. @sanuzis @mindyfinn vs. @capitolbriefing @michaelturk vs. @cjwach

Speaking of NCAA bracket challenges – how did your favorite school get their name?  [mascots]

Had Obama played the #FDC bracket, Coach K might not have been so pissed. [foul shot]

Politico doesn’t think Obama is bold, a great communicator, smooth or good with the media.  [wink, wink]

@karlrove vs. @bdayspring @karlrove will tweet this contest.  We just know it. @SorenDayton vs. @amandacarpenter @SorenDayton seems to be flexing his endorsement muscles – although @amandacarpenter is rumored to have tricks up her sleeve. @JoeTrippi vs. @notlarrysabato @JoeTrippi has gracefully bowed out due to a scheduling conflict. @alaskan vs. @mkhammer …

The final results are in for the Twitter Challenge SW quadrant.  Remember, please send all hate mail to [email protected] @erickaandersen vs. @robklause WINNER: @erickaandersen A smart move by @erickaandersen to leave a little gas in the tank.  She didn’t blaze any Twitter trails, but she did rack up some quality …

FamousDC readers know we’ll always jump at the chance to mention Mr. Howard "Extreme " Mortman, so please enjoy the following public service announcement: Roll Call: C-SPAN Marks 30 Years of Riveting Television C-SPAN will celebrate 30 years of television in the House chamber Thursday. … The cable networks launched …

While the Twitter battle winds down for the SW quadrant, this is a reminder that the competition for the NE quadrant begins today at 4pm. Today’s match ups include: @karlrove vs. @bdayspring @SorenDayton vs. @amandacarpenter @JoeTrippi vs. @notlarrysabato @alaskan vs. @mkhammer @LizMair vs. @shuster1600 @KatieFavazza vs. @addedvalueth @newtgingrich vs. @maddow …

We’ve all had freak out moments that inspired knee jerk reactions – everyone has – and in this economy it’s understandable.  But when a powerhouse like Facebook does it – that we don’t understand. We’re hoping Facebook’s latest knee jerk reaction is one that will be fixed before it is …

The AP’s Julie Hirschfeld Davis nails the Washington spin war we’re witnessing. Take a few minutes while you reheat your burrito at lunch and read this over.  Note: Remember to hold on, because you might just spin right out of your desk chair. SPIN METER : Cue the Washington outrage

How happy are you not to be AIG’s Edward Liddy today? [brutal] Chris Frates: Love is never having to say you lobby [Scarlet L ] Did Erick Erickson make David Shuster cry? [list serv stand off ] Chris Cillizza’s Cheat Sheet [Tucker Bounds update ]

When you get to the end zone, act like you’ve been there. When you lose, keep your head up. Good example … Funny examples

View the updated brackets. @erickaandersen vs. @robklause We figured Ms. Andersen would come out of the gate swinging, but that hasn’t been the case.  As for @robklause, he’s had some activity, but has also been quiet.  This one is a definite toss up. @BetsyMTP vs. @TheSleuth Radio silence – although …