This will probably make Coach Joe Barton’s day. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher, John Smoltz, is rumored to be gearing up for a Congressional campaign. Smoltz is on the short list of candidates who may run for the House seat John Linder is vacating. Atlanta Journal-Constitution: John Smoltz, United States Congressman? …

Specter to Sestak: You don’t pay your staff enough money. Senator Arlen Specter’s campaign on Thursday sharply criticized primary opponent Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) for paying his campaign staff salaries that often amount to less than the minimum wage, and for wide pay disparities between the three siblings that work …

Chris Frates = 1, Robert Gibbs = 0, the Blair House Project was seven and half hours of wonk Olympics, robot whale parks are coming, we’re on a horse, Chris Matthews managed to insult kidnap victims, Buster Brown and The Get down rocked Gin & Tonic, Box is back in …

A Girl Named Bong: Sarah Jessica Parker hangs at the White House h/t MK

This is beyond fantastic:  [boozy ape] A Russian chimpanzee has been sent to rehab by zookeepers to cure the smoking and beer-drinking habits he has picked up, a popular daily reported on Friday. It gets even better: “The beer and cigarettes were ruining him. He would pester passers-by for booze,” …

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For those of you who’d rather not be at work, you’re not alone. Insert Charlie Rangel.

Anyone up for some “higher education?” [fly] Despite the snows of February putting a bit of a crimp in their schedule, the Trapeze School New York‘s Washington outpost has gotten all of its permits and is holding its first classes on Friday in its new home on Fourth Street south …

We’re unclear as to whether we’re offended or amused.  You make the call. MNSBC host Ed Schultz, on the radio yesterday: “Dick Cheney’s heart’s a political football. We ought to rip it out and kick it around and stuff it back in him. I’m glad he didn’t tip over — …

This is what happens when you let your boss live-blog: For instance, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.), who spent Thursday live blogging on Daily Kos, offered a more candid assessment of the Republicans at summit. “I think Leader Boehner is particularly livid about the tanning bed tax,” Weiner wrote. “Surprised he …

Because that’s how PETA rolls…

Those 20,000 Snuggies? Tucked — quite comfortably! — into the stimulus bill. [see for yourself] Oh stop acting like you’re surprised.

If you missed Tavern Sessions hosted by Washington Life Magazine last night at Gin & Tonic Tavern, don’t worry we’ve got you covered. A FamousDC tipster passed along a couple pictures of the band: Buster Brown & The Get Down More info: Every Wednesday, Gin & Tonic Tavern will be …

There’s no such thing as a shot clock when you’re the President. Obama At Health Care Summit: “I Don’t Count My Time Because I’m The President” He’s got a point.  He is the President of the United States.

The Health Care Summit is heating up: @WestWingReport: Obama: “We’re not campaigning, John. The campaign’s over.” McCain: “I’m reminded of that every day.” Zingers.