The 2010 Midterm elections have harbored an insane amount of controversy, witchcraft, tea parties, “big fat boners,” Krystal Balls, children getting kicked in the face, f-bombs, strange Gawker posts, photoshop fails, terrible actors, Old Spice spoofs and other unbelievable nonsense.  So in honor of the home stretch of election season, …

Our memory is a bit fuzzy, but the question went something like, “hey, what’s your favorite color?” After being unable to answer, O’Donnell demanded that the interview be destroyed. O’Donnell’s campaign manager then threatens to “crush” the radio station. They later realized the interview was broadcast live. Apologies from everyone. …

h/t the Factor

Here’s what we know. Hawk ‘N’ Dove is going to welcome Giants fans and anyone else who comes in with money to spend [including Ranger fans].  According to Rebecca Mark, one of DC’s biggest Giants fans, the Hawk ‘N’ Dove is talking about extending their Sierra Nevada special throughout all …

Cutest swim lesson ever? [yup] The National Zoo’s lion cubs took an adorable dip in the water today. The zoo had the practice swim to ensure the little ones will be able to survive in their habitat when they join their mother later this year. With the help of animal …

Lines are expected to be very long, so it’s no surprise that some Nevada polling places would try to expedite the voting process.  [fishy] Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County’s electronic …

Ryan Kearney of TBD has an excellent wrap-up of all the criticisms that have been lobbed at Saturday’s “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.” A guide to the misguided criticism of the Stewart/Colbert rally While their conclusions, invariably, are that Stewart and Stephen Colbert should cancel their Oct. 30 rally, …

Obama’s Junk food diet [lard work] Are Republicans being too cocky? [touchdown dance]

Two points for the research staff that uncovered this days before the election. [timing is everything] Diana Tejada, Sen. Harry Reid’s Hispanic press secretary, has been fired over revelations that she was paid in exchange for marrying a Lebanese national who wanted to obtain permanent U.S. residency… and was on …

Our third favorite day of the year. [heel yeah!] Just think of it as the fashion event of the year! Every year on the Tuesday before Halloween, the drag queens take over 17th Street (between Church and R streets) for the Dupont High Heel Race. The actual race takes less …

Worth the watch. The local FOX station in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas recorded a segment satirizing social media called “The Fox 4 DFW Roast of Social Media” and it’s pretty funny. Facebook, Foursquare, Skype and Twitter are all spoofed, and we have the YouTube video here. h/t Almacy

Signs matter, dammit. A blue corrugated plastic sign bearing the name of candidate Todd Young has invigorated and galvanized voters in southeastern Indiana’s 9th District congressional race, catapulting the Republican to an all but insurmountable lead over his opponent, Democratic incumbent Baron Hill. We have a feeling this had Luke …

Biden taps out, let’s Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO take off while the rest of us mere mortals have to wait. Relevant portion at 4:15ish, although feel free to check out the most awkward man hug ever between Harry Reid and Dana White at 1:25.

It’s the only day of the year in which your crazy Aunt will finally fit in… [LOCK IT DOWN] THERE’S NOTHING MOST TECH-SAAVY PEOPLE HATE MORE THAN SEEING THIS – THE ESSENTIAL SHOUTING OVER THE COMPUTER – THROUGH THE ENTIRE USE OF THE CAPS LOCK. BUT APPARENTLY TODAY WE ARE …

Well-informed… [h/t JK]