“Maybe you noticed that all of John McCain’s problems began when he bailed out on this show. Were you aware of that? [Cheers and applause] The road to the White House runs RIGHT through here.” [h/t playbook]

Well, at least his neat little blog did.  The new color scheme is, well, interesting…

Somebody in the Republican cloak room needs more to do now that Congress is out. Call this number 202-225-2020. And listen to the song they play after the recording.  Special.

I want to steal your picnic baskets (Dupont Circle) Reply to: [email protected] Date: 2008-09-30, 10:25PM EDTNeeded – 10 people willing to dress like park rangers carrying picnic baskets for the next 2 weeks in an around the Dupont Circle area. Reason – I want to dress up like Yogi Bear …

According to Fox, rumors are flying around that Gov. Sarah Palin will soon make an appearance on SNL and spoof Tina Fey. According to reports, her security detail has already stopped by the NBC studio.

UPDATE: They couldn’t have teed the Lukester up any better.  No FDC love. …and in moments will be on Fox.  Will he mention FamousDC?

Why hang out here, when things are going so well over here.  [Oh. Dear. Lord]

Our inbox has been chirping for the last few minutes with rumors about Luke’s appearance on Fox this Monday morning- and we’re please to announce, those rumors have now been confirmed. The fans have spoken and the campaigning has paid off.  Finally, Luke will appear with his good friend Megyn …

Forget the “Bridge to Nowhere” – how about the elevator to space? 

It’s official, Luke Hatzis is Capitol Hill’s favorite celebrity.  But why has he yet to go on Fox’s  “America Morning” show?   Better yet, why hasn’t Megyn Kelly hired Luke to be her door guy?

So your boss changes her vote on the $700 million bailout. Do you … a) Put your head down and hope nobody notices? b) Give your boss a disguise and tell her to vote quickly. c) Pitch the story to the AP and get a picture and profile of your …

Rusty, former editor of Why I Hate DC, ain’t too happy.  Why?  Because the blog he help launch into stardom has recently pooped the nest. Rusty, who moved to Columbus, Ohio to pursue a career in adult films, has been checking the progress of the site’s new editor, Liz, and …

Will Countrywide knock off Bank of America?  Will a 16 seed knock off a number 1? Get your picks in before the House votes.  Click below for a full size bracket. h/t: Some House staffer who’s entirely too clever to work for Congress.  Come work for us.

At least that’s what some people think. Our favorite quote: I passed around the John McCain Twitter profile to some of my Republican friends via email. One of them, an ardent McCain supporter and someone who would be considered a “senior Republican campaign operative” responded: “Well, [John McCain] needs some …