This tip was so delicious, we couldn’t pass it up.  Not to mention, it’s this kind of activity that leads to really messy break-ups. Note: The email has been blurred out – sort of. Who doesn’t love a good ole fashioned Capitol Hill train wreck?

Below is a perfect example of something you do if… 1.    You have shitty friends who give terrible advice 2.    You weren’t hugged enough as a child 3.    Your Friday night involves Anderson Cooper and a warm glass of milk 4.    You plagiarize often and hope not to get caught …

We don’t know what the hell is going on over at Shenanigans, but we approve. …But only because this guy must have really terrible friends that allowed him to do this. House staffer Scott Graves decided — ill-advisedly — to grow a “recess mutsache.” So, Shenan can track how ugly …

Yep, some of them are still in DC and still yapping on the House Floor – and that can’t be making House Republican staff happy. House Republicans are gearing up to continue their revolt of Congress’ adjournment for at least the next two weeks – right up to the start …

Much like smokers need their morning fix of nicotine, so do political junkies – and for most, it comes in the form of Hotline’s Wake-Up Call – and for those chain-smoking junkies, there’s always Last Call!  And who might be the pushers who ensure the political crack gets delivered each …

So, which poor bastard had to call the Speaker of the House to tell her that her book sales were in the crapper?  Were straws drawn? According to Drudge, the Speaker’s ego has seen better days. The most powerful woman in the history of American politics is suffering a humiliating …

We’ll let this one speak for itself: “We’re the only girls that come to every cornhole tournament (in the area),” said Tracey Morgan, 34, of Williamstown. “We’re not very good, but at least we weren’t the first team out.” Read the story.

No, seriously – he does.

Some people wait an entire career for an opportunity to use this line…and this guy A.) totally beat us to it; and B.) got Drudge to banner it! “I will say this, I AM NOT A SCIENTIST, but in my view that was unnecessary,” said Darryl Seibel. Genius.  Find out what he was …

If you do, head over and learn about the details of FishbowlDC’s annual “Hottest Media Types” contest.  And trust us, it’s worth a look. We’ve burned the midnight oil rummaging through all of your nominations (1,000+ at last count), tracking down photos, assessing your hotness and laughing our butts off …

Have you ever been to a Nats game and gotten those extra special chicken fingers?  You know, the ones that cost $180.50? If you haven’t, see why you’re missing out.

From our friends at FishbowlDC: Boy, this has been a rough few months for Washington’s journalism community: Bob Novak is retiring, thanks to a dire prognosis of his brain tumor. Our thoughts are with him. Our thoughts are also with Mr. Novak and his family. UPDATE: This explain a lot…

Five things never to do to your car [CNN] Up in the Polls [media ratings] McCain Vetting [Cantor] Socialism [IBD]

John McCain might be rolling around on a fully loaded Straight Talk Express bus this election cycle, but Team Obama raised the bar when it comes to transportation accessories. Check out the fine detail work on his airplane seats. Did your $25 contribution go to one of these [more pics …

A few Republicans, according to reports, are going back to a camera-less, mic-less House floor to protest Congress leaving for summer vacation without passing energy legislation. From an email forwarded to FDC: On Monday, August 4th, Republican Members of Congress (who are going to be in DC) will meet on …