YouTube is offering a groundbreaking contest in which the winner will receive $100,000. The premise of the contest: Make a video that doesn’t suck. In a press conference which can be seen below, a YouTube spokesperson states: “The only requirement for our winning video is that it be somewhat watchable …

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Leave it up to the federal government to find creative ways to “use” our money.  Their latest stroke of brilliance, let the FCC sponsor a NASCAR race car. Hoping to rev up awareness for the transition to digital TV, the Federal Communications Commission is putting up $350,000 for a three-race …

FamousDC recently speculated on what would happen to a few of our favorite political reporters now that the election is over. One of our predictions had Capitol Hill heartthrob Jonathan Martin leaving the Politico to pursue employment at his favorite fast food restaurant. After a handful of emails to our …

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What a Tangled Web We Weave Here’s a quick recap of what’s going on… Last week, FoxNews reported that some bitter McCain staffers were trashing Sarah Palin and why she wasn’t cut out to be Veep.  Tonight, the supposed staffer doing all the talking outed himself – or did he? …

Recently-elected Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS) needs to fill a few key staff positions before she comes to Washington: 1. Chief of Staff 2. Press secretary 3. Staff assistant 4. Divorce Lawyer 5. Babysitter How many Kansas campaign staffers had to keep this secret?

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According to the Pat G, via The Hill, Chuck Todd has jumped the shark.  Read why here.

If you’re MSNBC, what’s the best way to improve your slumping ratings? 1. Hope that Obama taps Chris Matthews as his super-secret press secretary? “This country needs a successful presidency,” Matthews said in addition to, ” I want to do everything I can to make this thing work, this new …

A couple weeks ago we posted a story about why, thanks to Obama’s Midas Touch, the University of Texas would match up against Penn State for the BCS Championship game. Our rationale: Obama had visited both football programs while campaigning [the only two football teams he visited this year]. We …

Now that the election is over and we don’t need a gaggle of reporters following every poll, statement, or press conference, what will happen to some of our favorites bloggers, pundits, and reporters? Luckily, FamousDC spent the past few days tracking down the next career moves and they’re below: Will …

Is anyone up for a weekend review with your morning coffee? … Biden is planning to be a good cop … WaPo was in the tank for Obama … Freshmen House Members have cash too … Stay classy New Jersey … Jimmie Johnson can’t be stopped … Redskins signed DeAngelo …