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What a Tangled Web We Weave Here’s a quick recap of what’s going on… Last week, FoxNews reported that some bitter McCain staffers were trashing Sarah Palin and why she wasn’t cut out to be Veep.  Tonight, the supposed staffer doing all the talking outed himself – or did he? …

We should note, while the editors of FDC aren’t necessarily wordsmiths, several of our loyal readers are. This is a comment that was posted a few days ago and we thought it deserved a little front page action. We hope you enjoy PhoenixSunsPhan’s post from election night: Famous DC gurus …

Forced to cut words. This doesn’t happen often, but Boehner’s entire quote Thursday was almost shorter than the release’s title. TITLE: Boehner Statement on President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Rep. Rahm Emanuel as White House Chief of Staff … QUOTE: “This is an ironic choice for a President-elect who has promised …

No intro this week.  This is serious. 1.  I bet you started Larry Johnson again this week instead of dropping his duck footed ass for Ray Rice-and beans of the Baltimore Ravens.  Mr. Rice-and beans scooted himself to 17 fantasy points without scoring a touchdown.  Get yourself a nice flour …

We’ve heard the stats and we all know what was on the line at FedEx field last night. The Skins didn’t deliver for McCain.

Jamie Harrison Peter Corbett Andrea Rodgers Jennifer Crider Courtney Kolb Kristen Soltis Jill Chappell Davis White Mary Katharine Ham Ryan Grim

Mo Money [mo problems] Ambinder [crushing] Whoa [nicolasix] Play on [player] Sticker [shock]

Lots of FamousDC readers are making calls and knocking on doors on the campaign trail, but we still have an update to go with your morning coffee. The Barack Obama special provided inspiration, but everyone wasn’t convinced.  Oh, and Philly is still being obnoxio. Enjoy the coffee.

You’re doing great work here [millennial] Prepare to Qualify [pole position] Bad Fantasy Pick [V. Young] Mmmmmmmmmmm [drop] 2Pac is pissed [elvis] Too soon! [liz]

Happy Wednesday morning. Who broke a heel last night? Anyone get fired up in Cleveland Park? Isn’t campaigning for Congress supposed to be tough?

Buying Drinks [Pumpernickel] Need Inspiration? [powerful] Target Demographic [gilahi] Philly [mad dc cabbie] Playaz Ball [wow] Save Cash [mil]

Kriston Capps asks the question the DC media has neglected to ask for years: Do press secretaries need press secretaries?

Congress is out of town, the campaign trail is hot, and the elections are right around the corner. But, if you’re still looking for something to do, luckily DailyMotion.com has got you covered. DailyMotion is hosting Politics Schmolitics this week (10/28, 10/29). … Today and Wednesday the DailyMotion staff is …

McCain and Obama seem to be somewhat close in the polls as they head into the 4th quarter.  It’s anybody’s game and we might have to go into overtime on this one (House breaks Electoral College tie).  I could only dream of that scenario happening with any of my fantasy …