Michael Steele was a good sport last night when he showed up on the Daily Show and met his puppet counterpart. Mediate has the entire clip.

Patrick Gavin joined Rep. Donna Edwards in a polar bear plunge.  [we were cold just watching]

According to an email we just got from ShamrockFest, this is a MAJOR announcement: DJ Pauly D joins ShamrockFest First Snooks, now Pauly D. The 11th Annual National ShamrockFest features over 40 amazing bands and DJs on a 10 stages, plus TONS OF MASSIVE TENTED PAVILIONS (more than ever before), …

Washington Life’s latest Young & The Guest List is an annual list of DC’s most influential “under 40 leaders.” Patrick Gavin at POLITICO has the latest list details: [sneak peak] Huma Abedin (senior advisor to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton), Ali Campoverdi (assistant to the White House Deputy Chief of …

This is what happens when it snows too much. [we don’t blame him] The City of Alexandria announced the resignation of City Manager James Hartmann in a statement released to media just before the close of business Monday. In case you’re not quite convinced that his resignation has anything to …

Red light cameras make millions of dollars for DC, but according to the Washington Post, they also save lives. A study to be released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that traffic fatalities at those intersections dropped by 26 percent over a five-year period, slightly more than …

Spotted at the Potbelly at 11th and F. Our best offer?  How about $3.99, and we’ll call you at 5:30 to confirm.

Sharron Angle came up short against Sen. Harry Reid last November, but her next career move might just make her blush. [powdered nose] According to an invitation obtained by Hotline On Call, Angle was scheduled to appear as a “special guest” at a Jan. 21 promotion for SeneGence International makeup …

Approved by Summer, paid for by Fall and Spring. [this will make you hate snow even more] h/t JS via TVGawker

Stuck without power til Sunday? Well, why sit inside when you can venture out to a fun, cozy, lively bar for people watching and/or chilling with friends? Here’s my top five for your viewing pleasure, and some extras for measure. Send us YOUR suggestions if you have others I’ve missed. …

We’re working on winning the morning, then we’ll move on to the future. Below is a quick recap from last night. In case you missed it and have nothing going on this morning The State of the Union is strong [like bull] Michele Bachmann went oddly old school on the …

If you’re a press flack on Capitol Hill trying to get your boss media attention, you better learn how to throw elbows. h/t Emily Miller

We’re moments away from the State of the Union Address.  There are millions of people online scrubbing the internet for information – but what exactly are they looking for? Google Trends has the answer: [and it’s quite hilarious] jersey shore season 4 ted williams leaves rehab taco bell meat anti …

As if Rep. Paul Ryan, who’s giving the SOTU response tonight, needed anymore pressure. Related Note: Earlier today Rep. Eric Cantor invited Rep. Nancy Pelosi to sit next to him at the SOTU.  She declined, but only because she already had a date.

You already know where the best bars to watch the SOTU are located, but what about watching online? Check out Mashable’s list. h/t Mindy Finn