I’d spend it all on a pool. DC Sports Blog: Gilbert’s Million-Dollar Pool

Because every good publicity stunt needs a megaphone… Below, an email flying around Republican House offices.  Get down there DAMMIT! “House Democrats are no where to be found.  House Republicans are on the Floor willing and ready to work to lower the price of gas at the pump. … ***Members …

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First Mike Allen goes on vacation, then Cillizza and…now Gavin? What the hell is happening to hard-working Washington reporters?

Apparently, working at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has its perks – especially if you enjoy the sauce. According to the Politico:  Roughly 100 employees of the business association ran up an $8,204 tab this week at The Exchange, a sports bar just blocks away from its prime real estate …

Here’s the weirdest headline/intro we’ve seen in a while. Nancy Pelosi vs. Rush Limbaugh — By: Chuck Norris Despite the fact that a recent poll found that Americans now believe (by a 3-1 ratio) gas prices are a bigger problem than global warming, The Washington Post noted that House Speaker …

Here’s a GREAT example of FamousDC. You can go from House Conference press staff to being represented by the William Morris in NYC. That’s a long way from Lehigh for Ms. Tantaros. Page Six: Total Package REMEMBER the name Andrea Tantaros The brainy brunette was known in political circles from …

WOW. The Fix files more stories than anyone, (always first), knows the latest on the WH 08 race, hits every lay-up, and he SINGS!

brow·beat, brow·beat·en, brow·beat·ing, brow·beats: To intimidate or subjugate by an overbearing manner or domineering speech; bully. Or if you’re Barack Obama – to contemplate a running mate who just so happens to have really creepy eye brows.  [Insert Gov. Tim Kaine]

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Rep. Barney Frank, known for his eccentric behavior – is at it again – but this time, he’s working on garnering votes, one puff at a time. Frank wants to give Americans permission to smoke weed. “The vast amount of human activity ought to be none of the government’s business,” …

Of course, the Running of the Brides Jeff Clabaugh: Filene’s frenzy set for Friday Unless you’re looking for a bargain-priced wedding gown, you might want to steer clear of Mazza Gallerie Friday morning. It’s time for Filene’s Basement’s annual “Running of the Brides.” … Filene’s will open the doors at …

Lately, our loyal reader base has requested that we do more clever interviews.  Naturally, we don’t want to disappoint, so we’ve decided to expand our  “Famous 5” section of the site to also include what we hope will be some not-so-typical interviews. We shall call it, Famous 5 Questions.  Brilliant. …

Or so we assume it was her idea.  We’ll give Team McCain credit – it’s sure to be the most talked about web ad of the day – perhaps week. UPDATE: TMZ scoops – and Obama’s camp returns the favor.

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