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If you’re attempting to replace former Rep. Rahm Emanuel, doing nonsensical sh*t like this just might work. Believe it or not, we think this ad is clever – but if there’s ever an underwater sequel, we hope Charlie Wheelan considers a few of our suggestions: 1. More underwater cursing.  You’re …

We just ran a quick contest over on our Twitter page. The first person to send us a direct message becomes the FamousDC Twit of the Day and gets featured on the FDC homepage. Ready…Go The winner: @Awapy And we also encourage you to check out her blog.  Trust us, …

Shenanigans always has the goods, and by goods, we mean Howard Dean rocking a teal 1994 Special Olympics sweatshirt.

If you’re one of the thousands of poor folks who were forced to experience the Inauguration from a tunnel in Maryland, the US Senate wants to make it up to you. Via WTOP, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is asking those inauguration ticket-holders who were blocked from entering …

This would be the most fantastic Super Bowl ad ever [twist]

Howard Mortman recently broke our hearts when he decided to close down his blog and take a job at CSPAN.  And while the political internets won’t be the same without him, we’re comforted to know that Mortman’s new challenge involves attempting to make CSPAN hip. The only question left:  Just …

It seems that some members of the tech community stopped playing World of Warcraft long enough to enjoy a Presidential reception.

WEDNESDAY — AP: Obama’s stimulus package hinges on GOP vote THURSDAY —NY Times: House Passes Stimulus Plan Despite G.O.P. Opposition

Marc Ambinder is straight blowing up the Twitter machine in the WH Press briefing room.  Perhaps it’s out of boredom or maybe it’s because he has a sweet case of ADD. Our favorite Tweet: The bald head is Salazar’s. http://twitpic.com/18bsw Marc, pay attention.

Apparently members of Congress watch a lot of HGTV, because according to reports, they want to spend $200 million on the National Mall’s “curb appeal.”  $21 million of which would be spent on new sod. Surprisingly, this doesn’t make Republican lawmakers happy.  Matter of fact, Rep. John Boehner, the highest …

Behold the FamousDC Headline of the Day [perhaps even year] ‘Cello scrotum’ exposed as a hoax This little gem comes to us from across the pond and while it has nothing to do with politics, gossip or sports, we’d be doing this blog a complete disservice if we didn’t report …

Roll Call recently released it’s Fabulous 50 Capitol Hill Staffers list.  No, not the one with the good looking people, the other one.   You know, the one that highlights the, uh, smart ones. Of course there were your usual suspects: Brendan Daly John Lawrence Paula Nowakowski Brian Wolff But in …

They say working for the government means you’re entitled to great benefits, but who knew they were this good. According to Politico, the National Science Foundation [NSF] has a few employees who love experimenting with porn – which is all fine and lovely, except they’re doing the porn research while …