Since her departure from Alaska, grizzly natives have decided to moose hunt without McCain running mate Gov. Sarah Palin.  Something that has Palin so upset, she’s suspended her campaign and is headed back to Alaska. Botanical Garden closes after bear kills moose near fence Anchorage Daily News … A bear …

McCain allows staff to take an extended recess.  Why?  Click here. [hint: Cuz the economy is in the crapper]

Ever been to a bar with a press secretary the night before a big story comes out?  One that’s going to have him or her on record defending some ridiculous accurate allegation leveled against their boss?  If you haven’t – you should try it on for size.  And if you’re …

If’ you’ve been lucky enough to tender the House cafeterias lately, you’ve noticed all the great green new perks, including corn spoons.  Which are edible, in case the organic burrito made with fake cheese doesn’t fill you up. Now, in the latest turn of events – one likely blamed on …

This email is flying around Capitol Hill – and we can assure you it’s totally legit and so is the accompanying photo.  Yes, Sec. Treasurer Henry Paulson can really shoot lightning from his fingers. Dear American: I need to ask you to support an urgent secret business relationship with a …

These body guards look like they’re fresh off the Christina Aguilera tour – complete with ridiculous looking microphones.  Were people really fooled by this set up?  Perhaps. From Calderone’s blog: If Sarah Palin didn’t actually get to hit the streets yesterday when she met world leaders at the U.N., who …

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Who doesn’t love a good list?  And regardless of whether you’re on this one or not – it’s sure to spark some water cooler chatter this week. Roll Call’s Fabulous Fifty If you’re #51 – this list is the worst thing that’s ever happened to your career.  If you made …

Checking out the latest article on the Politico has never been this much fun for Capitol Hill interns.   Thank goodness for Ben Smith, sports betting and some good ole American style football.

She might call herself the “Hotfile,” but her latest episode could have put fire to sleep. One of YouTube’s favorite darlings spent an entire episode ranting about Todd Palin’s inability to show up to court. And then went off on his lawyer, at which at that point we fell asleep. …

Mike Allen’s Playbook said to ask Cillizza about his 26 women. It got our attention and we’ll work to get answers for you, but we bet Patrick Gavin beats us to it. Playbook:  ASK FIX ABOUT HIS 26 WOMEN

Senator Biden recently told the FDC Secretary of Agriculture that he “needs to work on his pecs.”  [really]

Nora and crew over at Last Call …priceless. • Since they were already in the congressional parking deck to tow Charlie Rangel‘s ’72 Mercedes, Capitol Police took the opportunity haul off Byrd‘s horse-drawn carriage, too.

If you’re a House staffer who can’t get garage parking – this story is going to chap your ass. As every congressional employee knows, Capitol Hill doesn’t have much in the way of pay parking and street parking next to impossible to find.   So what do you do if …

Raise your hand if you’ve ever seen a Six Flags commercial?   Perhaps you’ve seen one with a terribly costumed old dude dancing around like an epileptic at prom.  You know, this guy. Guess what?  He has a grandson – and shitty dances moves are apparently hereditary. It’s unclear as …