We’re pretty sure this is the only live rap performance in the C-Span archives.

Caroline Berry Aaron Blake Rob Collins Sarah Gargagliano Megan Morrison Erica Fitzsimmons Jessie Niewold Kevin Smith Denise Taylor Taylor West

Zombies attacked Washington, DC, Texans lost faith in UT but they’re still got Baylor & the Texas Rangers, sh*t is gonna get nuts this weekend, was this the first Newsweek framed at 320 First Street SE?, Freddy Barnes is going to write-in Cam Newton on Election Day, Queen Noble for …

10 Minutes from Alyssa Milano Funny Or Die is trying to do its part in reminding people to vote this year by letting them know there are worse ways they can spend 10 minutes. The video stars Alyssa Milano, Aziz Ansari, Adam Scott, Michael Pena, Donald Glover, Rose McGowan, Ron …

The Week: Why do smart kids grow up to be heavier drinkers? Drinking is the only way to deal with morons: Smart people “booze so we can tolerate everyone else,” says Greg at Food & Wine Blog. When sober, we tend to “take people’s responses at literal face value.” But …

Dear campaign press flacks, The last minute Hail Mary you planned to pop on POLITICO to swing the election your way will have to wait a little while. Their email machine is down. Sincerely, FamousDC POLITICO: Trying to reach folks at POLITICO? Our email is down, so be patient. We’ll …

The world of the talented Patrick Ryan. You can find more of Patrick’s work at SnarkInfested.

New York Times’ Eric Lipton & David Herszenhorn: Lobbyists Court Potential Stars of House Panels “Buck is a great advocate for our war fighters and for the industrial capabilities that support their mission,” said Hanz C. Heinrichs, a former aide to Mr. McKeon who now represents military contractors like L3 …

MyFoxDC: Tornado Watch issued in DC, Maryland and Virginia The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch in effect until 3 a.m. EDT Wednesday for counties in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. WTOP: Today: Showers and thunderstorms…mainly this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe this afternoon. Highs in the mid …

And another argument for giving Washington, D.C. a vote in Congress. NBC Washington:  Norton Challenger Seeks $994 Trillion in Lawsuit Those seeking an alternative to Eleanor Holmes Norton in the race for D.C. congressional delegate will find a few options in the Board of Elections Voter Guide. There’s anti-abortion activist …

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Why has Antoine Dodson not weighed in on the 2010 elections?

Jason Jones driving through DC is must-see TV: “I can’t find this thing I’m in a 6-lane traffic circle that leads to an underpass. And then that leads to another GD traffic circle.” “They’re full of 2nd Streets!” The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c …

Foreshadowing? FishbowlDC:Guess Who Didn’t Make NPR’s Coffee Table Book? Three guesses. Who didn’t make NPR’s beautiful new 271-page coffee table book, This is NPR,  packed with pictures and stories from the past four decades? The book is to honor NPR’s 40th anniversary with essays, behind-the-scenes photographs and transcripts of memorable …