Here are a few reads to go along with your morning coffee. Ian Shapira: The Death of Journalism (Gawker Edition) J-Walk Blog: Murphy Leaving Rodale buddha’s wii whiskers: Cash for Clunkers

Obama thought the press coverage on last night’s beer summit was a bit ridiculous and we couldn’t agree more.  [drinking problem] At one point CNN split the screen into six windows in order to cover all the angles, literally. And then of course, Biden showed up – and the cable …

The Washington Post surveyed local bartenders on the preferred beer selections of President Obama, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Cambridge Police Sgt. James Crowley ahead of their summit this evening. What beer will the President serve? What American beers do they recommend?  [interesting]

Arnold Schwarzenegger turns 62 today.  [happy birthday] Only 28% of California residents approve of how Schwarzenegger is doing his job. 59% disapprove. He isn’t as unpopular as the state legislature, which has a record-low approval rating of 17%.

Below is additional commentary via the #CapHill50 tag: MVHelsing Out of deference to Maxine Waters, I declined an offer to be on the #CapHill50 list this year. Was the least I could do. lauraemilyd #CapHill50 interesting picks this year. rthowell Maxine Waters… really?? SJL has a few up on her …

Our famous arm-breaking post earlier this week ended up linked on Deadspin – our second favorite sports site (don’t worry Lauren, you’re still #1) . This is actually our second third Deadspin link and we always appreciate Dashiell Bennett and the rest of the Deadspin crew taking time out between …

Finally, you can stop hitting refresh on the Hill’s website – the 50 Most Beautiful people on the planet Capitol Hill is finally LIVE! [thank you, baby Jesus] And for those of you who thought you had it rough in Spokane where guys sport camouflage and North Face jackets to …

In a press release this afternoon the DCCC posed the following question: Senator Cornyn Votes NO on Sotomayor – Where is Rep. Pete Sessions? Answer: In the House. Not voting on a Supreme Court nominee. They only do that in the Senate. You’re welcome. (PS: Next time run your releases …

Republicans, who don’t have much to do these days that doesn’t involve sitting back and watching the Dem on Dem violence, recently "discovered" a letter penned by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Merriam Webster 47 Federal Street Springfield, Mass. 01101 —- Dearest Merriam: —- Thank you for your many years of valuable …

Rep. Maxine Waters: It’s Hard For Rahm To Rein In Blue Dogs Because He Recruited Most Of Them

As only Matt Drudge can do.  [stretched thin]

Just when we had almost given up on politics, someone finally breaks it down in a manner than makes sense to the rest of us.  [dope article] If we believe that smaller government is better government, we must trust people to choose what to put into their bodies. If we …

NPR Politics and Foreign Policy (yes, NPR and FP) explain today’s rap battles as compared to world politics. Jay-Z is the United States The Game is North Korea You can’t make this up folks. Marc Lynch drops it like it’s hot … NPR Politics: Foreign Policy: Jay-Z Schools Us In …

Treasury Secretary Tim Geither joins millions of other Americans who can’t sell their house.  Of course Geithner’s home might be a tad bit more expensive than most. After leaving the tony New York City suburb of Mamaroneck to take his new post in Washington, D.C., Geithner put his five-bedroom Tudor …

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 …