Well-deserved ink: National Journal: “Matt Lira is the social media alter ego for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, VA.” Matt Lira is one of the most polished digital minds on Capitol Hill and has played a critical role in helping to advance the House of Representatives online.  He’s also the …

New York Times’ Ashley Parker: Fake Twitter Accounts Get Real Laughs The person behind the handle @DCJourno, who would not reveal his identity and agreed to be interviewed only via e-mail, said that he started the account in the hope that it might make its targets a bit more self-aware. …

POLITICO has decided to go PRO. Washingtonian’s Shane Harris: Politico Grows Up His bosses are on the same page. The chiefs of Politico believe they’ve hired the best for their new operation. And VandeHei believes he has the best man in charge. Grieve possesses what VandeHei calls the “Politico DNA: …

The editors of FamousDC hardly ever post personal content, but this one is important. Amos, one of the FamousDC co-founders, is the consummate professional. He’s able to juggle work, blogging and married life with the greatest of ease. Today, not so much. This morning, as Amos struggled to hustle his …

If you have a chance today tell Shea Loper congratulations on his 30 (!) revolutions around the sun.  The Energy Policy Advisor for Senator Barrasso celebrated on Saturday at Blue Duck Tavern but has chosen Good Stuff cheeseburgers for his actual day of birth meal. (birthday meal h/t Mike Allen) …

It took a few hours to go through the numerous Super Bowl pool entries, but we finally have a winner … Ryan Winn. Winn had the Packers beating the Steelers 28 – 24, which just happened to be the exact pick of one other participant. However, Winn won on the …

How DC handles snow, Egypt, long bathroom visits, give Doug Andres a high-five for his new communications job with the House Rules Committee, Jeff Larson takes the reigns at the RNC, fake Metro ads, David Almacy is a genius, Erika Masonhall is heading to NBC in NYC, life is precious, …

Last year David Almacy compiled a list of the Top 2009 news stories that either began on the Internet or gained additional steam online due to the impact of social media. The list became so popular, Almacy decided to do it again for 2010. Maybe 2010 Wasn’t So Bad After …

Washington Life’s latest Young & The Guest List is an annual list of DC’s most influential “under 40 leaders.” Patrick Gavin at POLITICO has the latest list details: [sneak peak] Huma Abedin (senior advisor to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton), Ali Campoverdi (assistant to the White House Deputy Chief of …

New York Times’ Ashley Parker: Twitter, as a Helpmate, Goes to Capitol Hill Now Mr. Sharp, a 32-year-old with brown hair, glasses and a sprinkling of pale freckles across his face, is the human embodiment of Twitter, an energetic and smiling ambassador for that ubiquitous blue bird, ready and willing …

This interactive map from The Oregonian captures Robert Gibbs enjoying Auburn’s win over Oregon. (You can zoom in on the interactive map and see the pride of Auburn High School a little better) Here is another view by Bruce Ely Sports Photography. Our tipster pointed out that there is a …

Daniel Hernandez, Giffords Intern, To Attend State Of The Union An intern who cared for Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot in the head and the family of a 9-year-old girl who was the youngest of six people killed in the same shooting will sit with first lady …

We asked and FamousDC fans delivered! Dan Ronayne was a guest bartender Saturday night at the Tune Inn to raise money for children’s Cancer research. We promised a FamousDC mug to anyone who could capture video of Mr. Ronayne throwing bottles around a la Cocktail style. Just let us know …

The President’s State of the Union (SOTU) address is one of the most important days of the year for DC political wonks. It’s an opportunity to hear from the President on his agenda, and an attempt to rally members of both Chambers to get along and do what’s best for …