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Congressman Turns the Tables on TMZ
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 …
…From A Mile Away
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.”‘
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Ruffini Taking Over the World [Ars Technica] DC Kids Walk to School [gas prices] Inconspicuous Consumption [bling] Next Dream Team [Kobe-Lebron] Jill, Unmasked [Cheryl Contee] George Carlin on Baseball [RIP] Depressing [Spinning]
Does This Ad Come With CliffsNotes?
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
If You Can’t Find Your Tech Nerd, Check NYC
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 …
When They Ask You To Leave, Don’t Forget That Nappy Hat
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…..
How Do These Memos Get Out?
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 …
Hillary Not Giving Up Yet
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 …
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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]
Remember that Obama Seal?
Last week we were the first[ish] to feature Obama’s latest graphical gaffe. Well if you blinked, you missed it. The seal might not be returning.
“Extreme”ly Quoteworthy [Top 10]
His Extremness has outdone himself yet again. Here at the glass-enclosed nerve center of Extreme Mortman, we don’t wait until the end of the year to run our top ten funniest lists. No, come end of June, we dive right in. Yes, we’re that bold. Fortunately, so far 2008 has …
Famously Interviewed: Nicole Sexton [Part Two]
Last week we released part one of the Nicole Sexton interview – today, part two. Nicole Sexton is the former NRSC Finance Director and author of “Party Favors,” a fictional account of the dirty world of political fundraising. FDC: Do Republicans have a prayer when it comes to out fundraising …
Does the “C” In CSPAN Stand For Comedy?
Rep. Thad McCotter, who represents Strangeville, USA – is at it again, this time on the House Floor. McCotter, who might have the strangest sense of humor of anyone who has ever laced ’em up and served in Congress, recently took to the House floor and delivered a priceless rant …
Google Bombs You Can Believe In
Andrew Noyes: McCain ‘Google Bomb’ Project Announced Computerworld reports that liberal blogger Chris Bowers has launched a ‘Google bomb’ project aimed at boosting Google search results for nine news articles showing presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain in a negative light. Bowers, managing editor of the blog OpenLeft, is …
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Can You Google This Answer? [stoopid] Are You Coming to Bed? [chaliceblog] Obama Is Your New Bicycle [refresh] Tiger Woods is a Beast [eavesdrop] History of the Internet [great read] Things I Did Last Night [classic] GREAT Headline [Awakening]