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Ed Schultz [who invented talk radio] is none too pleased with Politico reporter Jonathan Martin.  According to Politico’s Mike Calderone, Martin unknowingly asked Schultz if his front row seat at Monday night’s Obama presser was an assigned seat.  Schultz, who’s apparently a big deal, was reportedly not too happy with …

Loose Twits Sink Ships [GOP mistweets, again] The USPS hates us all [get your forever stamps] A-Rod to Cap Hill? [who’s juiced now?]

Move over Joe the Plumber.  Say hello to Julio the Fry Guy. We demand that Julio be given his own reality TV show.

Facebook status abuse #1: Kelly is buying a burberry purse! I REALLY need to save my money for my ticket and reinstating my license… But I’d rather have the purse than my license. 🙂 Kelly, reread your Facebook update and then email us later if you think it made a …

It might be a little-noticed appointment, but it’s now generating a lot of buzz.  [Miss Dirt Digger] Her sole experience has been as an opposition researcher for Democratic political campaigns: She helped dig up dirt on rivals, or on her own nominee to prepare for attacks. And just who is …

Potomac Flacks, originally founded by Adam Kovacevich, is celebrating a pretty impressive milestone: We here at Potomac Flacks greatly appreciate you reading our free blog, which is dedicated to chronicling the highs and lows and the comings and goings of Washington, D.C. communicators.  Since the blog was launched on September …

If you occasionally dream about having sex with the President, you’re not alone.  Matter of fact, if you are, NY Times columnist Judith Warner would probably love to hear from you.  From her latest column: Many women — not too surprisingly — were dreaming about sex with the president. In …

How much will this gubernatorial race cost? [what’s your bid?] Meg Whitman, the former CEO of eBay, announced Monday she’s interested in running for governor of California, setting up what’s likely to be among the most hotly contested gubernatorial races in 2010. Noteworthy: We were also “interested in running”, but …

Facebook Status Abuse: Joe is eating meals with two gorgeous DG girls today, and is therefore the luckiest guy on earth!! We have no comment. In related news: We would like to take a moment and thank the fan that sent us hate mail this weekend.  It was awesome. We …

Proof that Twitter is slowly taking over the world.

If you were under the impression that the 2010 election cycle was not yet under way, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee would like you to know that it is.  [busy signal] The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will launch a second round of automated phone calls targeting Republicans who opposed the …

Rep. Pete Hoekstra learned a valuable lesson today: Because a “Twitterberry” is not a heavy duty assault rifle, there’s zero reason why it should be brought into a war zone.  [now we know]

We prefer the flash dance [FB’d] Who doesn’t enjoy a little R and R? [camp David] Memo to Apple [Why.I.Hate.DC] What not to do on a snowy day

If Perez isn’t doing it for you today, take a few minutes and check out this website.  Hint: Search Robert Byrd and then click on the first item that pops up.  You won’t be disappointed.