While appearing on CBS’s Face the Nation yesterday, General Wesley Clark said of Sen. John McCain: “I don’t think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president.”  [Wowsers] As if that wasn’t enough, he went on to say that McCain had never held “executive …

Well, it’s official, somebody in this country has an unhealthy obsession with Chuck Todd – and proof is in the latest creation dedicated to the Chuckster. No, it’s not Viva Chuck Todd, we already posted on that strangeness. Chuck Facts?  Nope, been there, chucked that. This time, it’s Chuck Todd 08.  Yup, …

Guns and fireworks — an American tradition can now be celebrated in D.C. ROLL CALL -Breaking News … Court Overturns D.C. Gun Ban June 26, 2008, 10:29 A.M. The U.S. Supreme Court this morning overturned a D.C. law prohibiting private citizens from possessing handguns in the District of Columbia.

It doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to figure out that Barack Obama is beating John McCain online.  But, don’t tell that to the crew over at the WaPo Style section – because do they have a timely story for you… DEPT. OF FISH IN A BARREL – The WashPost Style …

Dear Mayor Fenty, Thank you so much for putting meters in all of the DC cabs- as if we didn’t pay enough in taxes.  Lord knows the city workers need more money to embezzle. After all, they do have luxury cars to buy. I figured I’d let you know that …

George Lucas knows what Star Wars character Barack Obama would play – do you? Spotted over in Mortman’s neighborhood.

We assume this is how things are taken care of in Texas – you say yes before being asked, only to make the entire process run smoother, or perhaps less awkwardly. Chet Edwards Would Take VP Post If Obama Offered. … The Hill (6/25, Soraghan) reports Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas), …

If you’re a constituent from Houston, TX, you’d be happy to know that you got a two for one special when you elected Rep. John Culberson.  On one hand he’s a legislator who serves the needs of his constituents back home [when he’s not breaking house rules by Twittering]- and …

You didn’t have to be from Detroit to see this one coming. Perhaps the best campaign ad this cycle. If you have any doubts about whether or not to watch this ad, don’t, it ends like this: “Sorry, congresswoman, but we deserve much better than ‘yaw’s boy.”‘

Dear Team McCain, Nobody knows what the hell public financing is – so go back to cool videos featuring eagles. Although we did enjoy the fantastic music and the overuse of the “words don’t matter” clip. Only trying to help, FDC

The annual Personal Democracy Forum [PDF, very clever] is going on right now in NYC and it’s all the buzz in the blogosphere. If you’re unaware as to what the hell PDF is, don’t worry, you’re not alone. We will give you a hint though- it’s where the political online …

Don Imus, famously known for opening his old mouth and sticking his foot in it, has done it again. Politico has the scoop and the audio. Our Prediction: Al Sharpton will make an appearance in 3….2…..1…..

If you have a secret, don’t tell the Capitol Police.  They can’t even keep their own secrets under wraps. The Hill: Internal Documents: Capitol ill-prepared for bomb attack A future terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol is highly probable, and Congress’s specialized bomb squad is unlikely to be able to …

A tipster just sent us “this” note from Hillary. Dear [blank], … You have been such an inspiration to me during this campaign — your commitment and your boundless enthusiasm made everything we accomplished in the last 17 months possible. So as I continue to make sure your voices are …

Hill Staff Get Deals on Home Loans [where do we call?] New Loading Spot for Chinatown Bus [DC-NYC] Future Guitar Hero Legend [Project Beltway] Anti-Obama Attack Book [JoMa] Classically Casual [Tucker Blair] Facebook at Work [Millennials] Stitch & Pitch Night [Mr. T]