While the Twitter battle winds down for the SW quadrant, this is a reminder that the competition for the NE quadrant begins today at 4pm. Today’s match ups include: @karlrove vs. @bdayspring @SorenDayton vs. @amandacarpenter @JoeTrippi vs. @notlarrysabato @alaskan vs. @mkhammer @LizMair vs. @shuster1600 @KatieFavazza vs. @addedvalueth @newtgingrich vs. @maddow …

We’ve all had freak out moments that inspired knee jerk reactions – everyone has – and in this economy it’s understandable.  But when a powerhouse like Facebook does it – that we don’t understand. We’re hoping Facebook’s latest knee jerk reaction is one that will be fixed before it is …

The AP’s Julie Hirschfeld Davis nails the Washington spin war we’re witnessing. Take a few minutes while you reheat your burrito at lunch and read this over.  Note: Remember to hold on, because you might just spin right out of your desk chair. SPIN METER : Cue the Washington outrage

How happy are you not to be AIG’s Edward Liddy today? [brutal] Chris Frates: Love is never having to say you lobby [Scarlet L ] Did Erick Erickson make David Shuster cry? [list serv stand off ] Chris Cillizza’s Cheat Sheet [Tucker Bounds update ]

When you get to the end zone, act like you’ve been there. When you lose, keep your head up. Good example … Funny examples

UPDATE: There is a little confusion about when the competition for each quadrant begins.  Today’s NW match ups begin at 4pm and lasts 24 hours .  Jockeying for position, coalition building and trash talking should have already started. …. For each round, winners will be determined by content creativity [hint, …

How many articles per day mention Facebook or Twitter? Peggy Orenstein : Growing Up On Facebook RELATED: FamousDC Facebook Accountability Venture

Mark Liebovich of the New York Times interviewed the media regarding the media’s puff pieces about the famous DC White House Administration. US government bails out AIG for about $173 Billion; AIG spends $450 million in bonuses. Here’s something refreshing to enjoy with your morning coffee: “In Washington, D.C., there …

We hear Brad Dayspring celebrated his birthday with the awful bartenders at Bobby Van’s, Vogel re-took the reigns over at the DCCC, Jennifer Crider gave beltway gardening advice to Patrick O’Connor, Camille Paglia fell off the White House Christmas card list, Senator Murkowksi decided she needs a break from the …

Below is the most updated list of Twit tip entries.  If you don’t see one of your favorite Twits on this list, add them in the box below. @jmartpolitico @mikeallen @ryangrim @davidall @joetrippi @newtgingrich @karlrove @thefix @pwgavin @patrickruffini @robklause @katieharbath @MichaelTurk @LizMair @SorenDayton @erickaandersen @almacy @mkhammer @kenwheaton @levydr @ jdickerson …

Another crazy week… Brian Walsh #1 clarified via Facebook that there are indeed two gentleman who live in DC that go by the name Brian Walsh, David Almacy landed at Edelman, Patrick Gavin and Kevin Madden celebrated birthdays, Allison Kaminsky Putala launched her own biz AND had a birthday, the …

The Inaugural “Lawmakers vs. Lobbyists” Charity Ice Hockey Game to benefit the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club, will be played today from 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Kettler Ice Hockey Arena in Ballston, Virginia.  [nose bleeds] Some of the Lawmaker players include: Senator John Kerry Congressman Brian Higgins Congressman Patrick Murphy …

Kathleen Danielson Lisa Ellis Mark LeMunyon Rebecca Mark Patrick Ottenhoff Andrew Noyes Joe Pounder Jacques Purvis Clinton Yates Jill Zuckman

Week in Review This week the WH began its search for summer interns, Luke Russert’s blackberry broke, Sen. Claire McCaskill cheated on her diet,  Obama announced plans to stimulate a few Wizards, Paul Begala struggled to find parking at the NGA event, former CT Governor-turned-prisoner John Rowland (R) roamed around …

Get ready DC Socialites, a brand new web series has hit the internet. The District Dish, hosted by popular DC celebs, Kate Michael, Pamela Sorensen and Ebong [no need for a last name], is a DC style gossip show that highlights local people, places, prostitutes , politics, parties and philanthropies. …