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10 Things To Do In DC That Don’t Involve Watching the Skins Lose
1. Criticize the most recent memoir written by a guy who worked in the White House. 2. Write your own memoir about working in the White House. 3. Have your memoir criticized by the next guy who writes one about his time in the White House. 4. Play "Six Degrees …
We Were Wrong
We figured his next move would be a Japanese game show. Last month, before he could be voted off the show, former Republican Congressman Tom Delay dropped out of ABC’s "Dancing With The Stars" due to double stress fractures in his feet. Now, after his brief brush with reality show …
Congressman Frankenstein
When running for Senate in Delaware, you either go big or you go home. [Rep. Mike Castle] Mike (or Congressman Frankenstein) walking in the Newark Halloween Parade yesterday We hear it took him three showers and two bars of soap to wash off this terrible idea. h/t Jordan Fabian
Famously Tweeted: Who’s In Charge of Counting?
Thanks to the 24-hour news cycle, someone is tasked with keeping track of this. Today – Obama ties Pres. Bush in the number of rounds of golf played in office: 24. Took Bush 2 yrs & 10 months. [via Mark Knoller] Obama has also eaten two more pancake breakfasts than …
Aw Shucks – You Really Think I’d Make a Good President?
We totally forgot it was that time of the year. No, not Dunkin Donuts pumpkin spice latte time – but the time of the year when we’re supposed to wonder if Newt Gingrich will run for president. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will consider whether to run for president following …
Brilliant: DSCC Spoofs PC vs. Mac Ad
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has some very clever folks working for them. Their latest ad is a very well done spoof of the PC vs. Mac ad. Instead of "I’m a PC and I’m a Mac," it’s now "I’m a Democrat and I’m a Republican." And instead of "I …
Running For World Peace and Free Bagels
If ruining your body for 26.2 miles isn’t your idea of a good time — perhaps this is more your speed. Sister Cities International is hosting the inaugural 5k race and DC’s first “World Culture Festival” tomorrow (Saturday). Several embassy leaders will be present, with leaders from China, India and …
The Pig Flu Doesn’t Lie
It’s amazing that this made CNN’s front page. [sniffles] WASHINGTON (CNN) – Rep. Joe Wilson’s wife Roxanne has been diagnosed with swine flu, the congressman’s office confirmed to CNN on Thursday. However, CNN failed to report that Joe Wilson’s uncle has heartburn.
Famously Quoteworthy: David Cross is Really Cool
Patrick Gavin just uncovered this interesting tidbit about comedian David Cross and his experience at this year’s White House Corespondents Dinner: [coke boy] "But it’s crazy and there’s security, Secret Service is standing there," said Cross. "I’ve got photos of all this. … I’m there and the president is right …
John Kelly is a Genius
John Kelly’s most recent column tackles the ridiculous nature of everyday people and their addiction to social networking. I’m Writing to Say That I Wrote This Column and That I’m Writing to Say That I Wrote It We’re writing to say that he wrote it, we read it and you …
Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection
In the off chance that you find yourself in New York City looking for something fascinating to do, think about checking out former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s brooch collection. As one of the world’s top diplomats, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright had a unique way of …
RIP Chuck Todd’s Goatee
The Goatee Gamble comes to a close. With the Philadelphia Phillies advancing past the Los Angeles Dodgers and into the World Series last night, NBC political sage Chuck Todd has lost his bet to ABC’s troublemaking rabble-rouser Jake Tapper. Though Todd has the option to pay $1,000 to a charity …
Matt Drudge Look-Alike Contest
The Kathleen Sebelius look-alike was so popular, it prompted a reader to send in this one. We doubt Drudge would complain.
Happy Thursday Morning
Have you ever wondered what Washington, D.C. would look like in paper clips? Wonder no more.
Politicking 101: Sign of the Times
This is what happens when you run out of pizza. Your volunteers leave and nobody is left to hold your signs. [sign wars] We love the flip flops. Strong move. H/T – AC