Archive for January, 2009
Goodbye, Gavin. Hello, New People.
Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
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 news in DC. We look [...]
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Two Peas In a Pod?
Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
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. A tipster tells us, although [...]
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We’re Just Asking
Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
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…
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
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]
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Underwater Politcial Douchery
Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
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 replacing Rahm, not Mother Teresa. [...]
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Morning Round Up
Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by fdc.
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 … Jeff Emanuel: Why the [...]
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FamousDC Twit of the Day
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
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, it’s quite entertaining and a [...]
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Hey Howard, 1994 Called. They Want Their Sweater Back
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
Shenanigans always has the goods, and by goods, we mean Howard Dean rocking a teal 1994 Special Olympics sweatshirt.
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Is This What They Mean By Nutroots?
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
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 the Senate Republican Conference. We [...]
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Bitter Ticket Holders Offered Fancy Picture
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
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 the Swearing-In ceremony to email [...]
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
This would be the most fantastic Super Bowl ad ever [twist]
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Taking Over the Extreme Duties
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
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 who is tasked with filling [...]
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To Be A Fly On the Wall
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
It seems that some members of the tech community stopped playing World of Warcraft long enough to enjoy a Presidential reception.
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Who can we trust?
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
WEDNESDAY — AP: Obama’s stimulus package hinges on GOP vote THURSDAY –NY Times: House Passes Stimulus Plan Despite G.O.P. Opposition
