It’s official.  At the COB today, Pat Gavin will officially step aside from his role as editor of Fishbowl DC.  But have no fear, Fishbowl will live on.  Replacing him will be Matt Dornic and Christine Delargy. Dornic runs local PR shop 3 Dog Agency and Delargy works in broadcast …

Not that journos and press flacks need a reason to drink, but this Saturday night they have one. Dave Winston, along with Myra Miller, John Feehery, Lee Johnson and Ron Bonjean are teaming up to throw Ken Spain and Brian Walsh a celebratory reception in honor of their new gigs. …

Does the White House press corp clap every time Obama does a briefing?  Was this a tradition they cared on while GW was in office? Are they the Fourth Estate or sports fans? We bet JoMa didn’t clap…

If you like politcal satire –>>> [white house plumber] Speaking of unqualified [can we interview him too?] If we Twitter, they will come [is this nightmare over yet?] More distraction [loves it] Bacon [haikus]

If you’re attempting to replace former Rep. Rahm Emanuel, doing nonsensical sh*t like this just might work. Believe it or not, we think this ad is clever – but if there’s ever an underwater sequel, we hope Charlie Wheelan considers a few of our suggestions: 1. More underwater cursing.  You’re …

Here’s whats happening in our neck of the woods…. Patrick O’Connor: Members cheer vote at GOP retreat … Julian Sanchez: Court: No right to shout ‘douchebag’ in a crowded blog … WTOP: Boy’s Birthday present is dad back from Iraq … Glenn Thrush: New members are $1m richer, on average …

We just ran a quick contest over on our Twitter page. The first person to send us a direct message becomes the FamousDC Twit of the Day and gets featured on the FDC homepage. Ready…Go The winner: @Awapy And we also encourage you to check out her blog.  Trust us, …

Shenanigans always has the goods, and by goods, we mean Howard Dean rocking a teal 1994 Special Olympics sweatshirt.

In an act of [fill in the blank], RedState.com is asking it’s community to send Sen. Mitch McConnell a set of balls. According to lead RedStater Erick Erickson, McConnell has lost his way. Erickson states: I’ve said he lost his testicles and is now spreading a cancer of capitulation throughout …

If you’re one of the thousands of poor folks who were forced to experience the Inauguration from a tunnel in Maryland, the US Senate wants to make it up to you. Via WTOP, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is asking those inauguration ticket-holders who were blocked from entering …

This would be the most fantastic Super Bowl ad ever [twist]

Howard Mortman recently broke our hearts when he decided to close down his blog and take a job at CSPAN.  And while the political internets won’t be the same without him, we’re comforted to know that Mortman’s new challenge involves attempting to make CSPAN hip. The only question left:  Just …

It seems that some members of the tech community stopped playing World of Warcraft long enough to enjoy a Presidential reception.

WEDNESDAY — AP: Obama’s stimulus package hinges on GOP vote THURSDAY —NY Times: House Passes Stimulus Plan Despite G.O.P. Opposition