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Tip #2 Finding the perfect watering hole
Some would argue that this is one of the only leisure activities a young Hill staffer can both afford and enjoy. Your drinking time is important and how you approach your drinking will make all the difference in the size of your wallet and the smoke screen that is your …
Clinton staffer caught playing hide the “Weiner”
According to Page Six, Rep. Tony Weiner loves Hillary’s “body” woman. “REP. Anthony Weiner had a reason for accompanying Hillary Clinton to Puerto Rico over the weekend besides currying the Latino vote for a mayoral run and besides his abiding loyalty to the hapless presidential candidate: his romance with Huma …
Buying votes, one gallon at a time
Attention PR and campaign experts: Do not attempt to replicate this gimmick when gas prices are at $4.00 a gallon. An attention-grabbing stunt by a top Democratic recruit intended to highlight the high price of gasoline instead turned into a public relations embarrassment for the campaign. … Business consultant Dan …
Here’s a catchy headline
Via RedState. “When You Suck At Your Job, Quit And Write A Book Ripping Your Old Boss Who Stuck With You” Tell us how you really feel, Mr. Haystack.
Another Reason to Love Some Chris Coooooooley
Chris Cooley had his groomsmen play Guitar Hero before he exchanged his wedding vows. He should write a book. WaPo: An Extra Hitch in a Wedding Day Game Plan Chris Cooley and Christy Oglevee’s wedding Friday started off with one of those awkward delays — you know, where people start …
Young Washingtonians Guide to DC
Are you a recent college-grad, intern, or procrastinating Capitol Hill staffer who hasn’t quite pulled it together? Well, if so, we’ve got some well-guided advice that might just help you out. The editors here at FamousDC have begun to compile a list of tips and best practices for aspiring young …
Hyper Hill
Making vroom for the President [Rolling Thunder] Evolution of a Congressman [Weekly Standard] Vince Young Considered Retirement [One Year] WaPo 2008 Intern Guide [Happy Hour] It Is Always About the Food [JoMa] Extra Order of Fries [RIP]
After a four year head start, Republican nerds finally join the race
A group of tech-savvy, right-leaning politicos have launched an online movement that hopes to compete with websites such as MyDD, Open-Left and Daily Kos. Co-founded by Patrick Ruffini, Soren Dayton and Jon Henke, the Next Right, is a blog-style platform that hopes to offer fall-behind Republicans advice as to how …
Kurtz – We Get the Media We Deserve
If you read one article today, check out this one … and then go back to FacebookYouTubeGmailCraigslist. Howard Kurtz: Post Buyouts Come With an Emotional Cost Let’s not bury the lead: This is a rough time for the newspaper business, a rough time for The Washington Post and a rough …
Famously Wanted
Here’s today’s Craigslist DC want ad of the day. Odd request, but I just need a safe sane man who can lift a medium sized microwave and carry it from my highrise apartment to my car in the parking lot. I don’t have money to pay you for your assistance. …
I Went to Dewey and All I Got Was This Front Page Story
Yes folks, even the Washington Post can still tie one on. WaPo reporter Megan Greenwell covered the “tamer” side of Dewey Beach and her story ended up on page A-1 of the Monday edition. Megan Greenwell: To Entice Families, Dewey Markets a Tamer Side DEWEY BEACH, Del. — As mid-Atlantic …
Hyper Hill
It’s My Party and I’ll Bail if I Want To [Robin Wright] Buy a Car and Get FREE Guns or Gas [Missouri] Southern Style Chicken Sandwich [Hungry JoMa] The Gratitude Campaign [Thank You] Bobby Jindal for Veep [Norquist] Overheard in D.C. [DCist] Is Obama Muslim? [No]
Mary Katharine Ham Moving to Washington Examiner
MKH tells us she is leaving Townhall and heading to dcexaminer.com: Hey, everyone. I hate to break news on a Friday afternoon (I’m becoming such a politician!), but such is what the timing required. … I’m leaving the great, great folks at Townhall.com and Salem after almost three years for …
Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, please take a minute and watch this short movie from the The Gratitude Campaign The Gratitude Campaign Story: For the past several years as I’ve been traveling around the country, I’ve been approaching Soldiers in airports and thanking them for serving for us. On several …