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Sarah Palin Has a Teevee Show
Unfortunately we haven’t been able to catch an episode of Sarah Palin’s Alaska, but GawkerTV has the highlights in case you’re interested in watching a former VP nominee try to rock climb and babysit her daughter’s boyfriend. [the theme song is amazing]
Vick’s Record-Breaking Performance Slightly Overshadows McNabbs Well-Deserved Contract Extension
On Monday afternoon Donovan McNabb got a $78 million contract extension. On Monday night Michael Vick put up nearly that many points against the Washington Redskins. [NFL History]
Bill Clinton the Movie Star
As if we needed more reason to see The Hangover 2… Bill Clinton to cameo in The Hangover 2 We already know Bill Clinton can act, but we’ll soon find out if he’s a comedian. People reports that the former president will make a cameo appearance in The Hangover 2. …
Alan Grayson Is Still Talking
He lost, but he has a good reason why … [not liberal enough] In his first interview since losing his seat, Grayson upended conventional wisdom about his party’s 60-seat loss in the House, saying that if Democrats had been more progressive in their policies, Democratic voters would have gone to …
New Contestants Join the Funniest Celebrity in Washington Contest
Some of the acts will leave you in shock, but the show never disappoints. — It’s the 17th Annual Funniest Celebrity in Washington Contest, Thursday, December 2 at 7:00pm at the DC Improv (1140 Connecticut Ave, NW). Current participants include: Will Durst – headliner and top political satirist; Richard Sher- …
The Lost Bag of Ballots
They didn’t lose the election, they lost the ballots – so it’s unclear as to who really lost. [what?] In what has become one of the stranger twists in an already bizarre Governor’s race, a bag of uncounted ballots was found in Bridgeport Thursday night. Republican officials were approached by …
Looking For a Capitol Hill Job?
If you’re a Republican or can pretend to be one from the hours of 9am to 6pm, you might consider investigating this list.
Republicans Win Back Congress, But What Does That Mean For Longworth’s Compostable Forks?
Last night’s landslide victory by House Republicans will mean big changes in Congress, but will it mean big changes for the House cafeterias? Over the past couple of years, Nancy Pelosi has taken to greening the House cafeterias. Included in this endeavor was the implementation of the compostable utensil initiative, which has …
Our Favorite Election Night Sign
A sign reading, “How’s the tingle, Chris?”, appeared last night on MSNBC as Michele Bachmann was interviewed by Chris Matthews. Following the interview, Matthews took a couple minutes to explain why he had once said what he did and followed it up by calling Bachmann “moronic.” Classy.
There Was An Election Last Night
Boehner won. Marijuana lost. PS: She’s neither a witch, nor a Senator. [via Fark]
Funniest “Rally for Sanity” Signs
Brought to you by Patrick Gavin. Hilarious. 1.) “Queers for Fear” 2.) “I thought this was just the line for Georgetown Cupcake” 3.) “This font is big.” 4.) Your sign isn’t as funny as you think it is.” 5.) “God hates Figs.” 6.) “If your beliefs fit on a sign, …
Stocking-Stuffer Prices Are Too Damn High
We might have just ordered several of these. [Christmas shopping made easy] Finally! The “Rent Is Too Damn High” Action Figure Is Here – And It Speaks! Buy it. h/t MS