Looks like other sites are trying to make local DC people FAMOUS. From Politico: John McCain has promised, if elected, to make earmark-hunters famous and Garry Trudeau has been following his lead lately, making famous the names of lobbyists who work on McCain’s campaign. Dave Jamieson, writing in The New Republic, …

From our good friend Anne.  Who doesn’t love a little awkward PDA? MGH: We’ve got our eyes on you. Those are the initials of a woman who works in the Dirksen building and who is often, continually, almost always spotted making out in a hallway in the Hart building with …

We’re not sure if this has ever happened, but The Hill and Roll Call have almost the SAME exact front page photos yesterday. We know Bill Clark and Lauren Victoria Burke wouldn’t copy each others’ work, but this just goes to show that the bailout is the only show in …

Who doesn’t love a good list?  And regardless of whether you’re on this one or not – it’s sure to spark some water cooler chatter this week. Roll Call’s Fabulous Fifty If you’re #51 – this list is the worst thing that’s ever happened to your career.  If you made …

Mike Allen’s Playbook said to ask Cillizza about his 26 women. It got our attention and we’ll work to get answers for you, but we bet Patrick Gavin beats us to it. Playbook:  ASK FIX ABOUT HIS 26 WOMEN

Don’t look now, but several FamousDC reporters are blowing up big time by spending an evening on the front of the Drudge Report. Let’s review which reporters get to a) show proof to their bosses they were at work and not the Cap Lounge and b) explain to their parents …

Why do white chicks like the McCain/Palin ticket. His answer is part of Politico’s new “Arena” feature.  One which we’re going to have a lot of fun with. “These women voters look at John McCain and they see someone they instinctively trust and have confidence in.” -Madden In short, white …

In case Congressman Adam Putnam was wondering why his talking points showed up a little late the other morning, he now knows why… According to our friend Anne over at the Politico, Brian Schubert, the House Republican Communications Director, came in second two nights ago in a charity poker tournament. …

Erick Erickson, the editor of RedState, broke some news this morning.  He reported that Gov. Sarah Palin’s teleprompter malfunctioned last night during her speech- therefore leaving her no choice but to “wing” portions of it [or look down at her hard copy] in order to deliver the rest of her …

The Eric Cantor for VP train is gaining momentum. And proof of that is in the fact that RedState, a neighborhood for conservative junkies, recently endorsed Cantor. And with less than 24 hours until an announcement is made, the question remains, will their bid yield influence? According to the Politico, …

Our good friend Anne over at Politco recently penned a post about a very interesting gentleman named David All.  The post itself was quite lengthy and extremely entertaining.  We learned two things from reading it: 1. Mr. All probably won’t be pinning this sucker to the front of his fridge …

Politico: Novak cited after hitting pedestrian Check out Chris Frates getting in on the action – (nice suit!): Just asking – how many people aren’t going jogging tonight for fear of Bob Novak’s Corvette?

And probably giving a few Chief of Staffs heartburn this morning. Politico: Taxpayers pay for reps big screen TVs A leased Cadillac: $557 a month. Chinese food for 230 colleagues: $1,425. A 46-inch Sony flat-screen television: $2,805. Having taxpayers foot the bill: priceless.

And ended up with a top of page Drudge Alert Politico: Pelosi calls for high-level meeting with Iraqis [Speaker Pelosi] “So with the prime minister saying it’s time for you to go,” she told the crowd, “I think it’s time for our country to sit down with the Iraqis and …

Josie Hearn, former Politico reporter, needs someone to watch her VW: Josephine Hearn is looking for a friend or trustworthy acquaintance to take her 14-year-old VW for 9 months while she is in NYC. $63/month pays the insurance.