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Mayor Six-Pack
It’s easier to run a city when you’re half naked. [and in Miami] Mayor Adrian M. Fenty is delivering his State of the District address later this week. But for those inquiring about the state of the mayoral six-pack, behold: We have no idea where he’s pointing or why. h/t …
Obama Calls Coach K
Yesterday President Barack Obama called Coach Mike Krzyzewski. They chatted about hoops and their love of FamousDC.
Harry Reid’s Golden Moment: I’m Not Opposed to Sex
Your WTF of the week: [sex drive] In one of the stranger moments on the campaign trail today, an audience member at Comma Coffee in Carson City asked U.S. Sen. Harry Reid what he is doing to encourage immigrant women of child-bearing age to come to the United States. Reid …
Dulles Airport is For the Dogs
No, seriously … This picture was recently taken at Dulles Airport. [complete with fire hydrant] But please — no smoking! h/t RH
CNN Reports that Republican Poo Poo’d on FoxNews
…because that’s how it’s done in the 24-hour news cycle. From CNN.com: In the same town-hall, Coburn reiterated his opposition to the health care legislation but warned town-hall attendees to be wary of information they receive about the bill on Fox News. “What we have to have is make sure …
Bless the Miners
Our thoughts are with the families in West Virginia. A huge underground explosion blamed on methane gas killed 25 coal miners in the worst U.S. mining disaster since 1984, and rescuers on Tuesday began a dangerous and possibly futile attempt to rescue four others still missing. More here.
MSNBC Suspends Shuster for Hanging Out With CNN
When you shoot a pilot program for the competitor, it usually doesn’t play well at work. Mediaite has learned David Shuster has been suspended from MSNBC, effective immediately. This comes on the heels of a report Friday he had filmed a pilot for CNN – for which MSNBC said he …
Salahis Continue to Milk the Bull
We wish Michaele and Tareq continued success on whatever Japanese game show they choose to appear on in the very near future. Washington’s notorious couple Michaele and Tareq Salahi, whose eye-popping and illegal crashing of President Obama’s first State Dinner last November cost a key White House aide her job …
Elian Gonzalez is How Old Now?
If you didn’t feel old when you woke up this morning, you will after you read this headline: Now 16, Elian Gonzalez shown at Cuba youth meeting Elian was 5 when he was found floating off the coast of Florida in an inner tube.
Rachel Maddow: “I Look Like a Dude”
It’s not the first time she’s said it, nor will it be the last. [ain’t scared] People says that Mikula “loves indulging in girlie accessories like purses” while Maddow claims to “look like a dude.” In strange, but related Rachel Maddow news: Check out the latest Facebook Group dedicated to …
WaPo Launches Real Art D.C.
The Washington Post recently launched Real Art D.C., a shiny new platform for contemporary art in the Washington region, as well as a related competition open to all area artists. Real Art D.C. is an online virtual gallery of artwork by local artists which will allow The Post’s audience to …
West Wing Week [New White House Video]
The White House is out with a cool new video feature. [slick] With everything that President Obama does in a given week, it can be easy to miss important news and interesting events. “West Wing Week” sums up the past seven days at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, or wherever the President …
Scozzzzzzzzzzzzzzafava To Write Election Memoir
In news that will put you to sleep: The Hill reports that New York state Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava (R), the moderate Republican that dropped out of last year’s NY-23 special house race under conservative pressure and eventually backed now-Rep. Bill Owens (D), is writing a memoir about the experience. [bedtime …
Happy Easter!
Spring is finally here and while there’s no longer snow on the ground, somebody forgot to tell this lady. [spotted in NW today] Happy Easter! h/t Tommy McFly
Only in the Midwest: Redefining Swing Votes
Missouri state Representative has a challenger: her husband [typical] An eastern Missouri lawmaker is facing an election challenge from her husband whom she accuses of physical violence. He denies the abuse allegations and says he is running to help the state’s workers. We can’t wait to see the attack ads.