Who would’ve thought a defense bill mark-up could be so sexy?  [The Hill: Defense bill markup sparks love between two beauties] Today’s Hill brings us the story of a 50 Most Beautiful “Power Couple” – Hanz Heinrichs and Rebeccah Ramey “She walked in a few minutes late, and I, uh, …

Tired of the 190-odd Nations on Earth? [Libertarian Ocean Colonies] Never Let a Javelin Ruin Your Day [He Took the Photo!] Parents Won’t Let You Play Sports? [What Happens] Top 5 Reasons the Politico Loves Lists [fishbowlDC] Sorry I Missed Your Party [Other People’s Parties] Where Fugees At? [Help Haiti]

Remember this moment? Drudge called it an Obama “mass”. We even posted about it here. Well, unfortunately for those dedicated Obama allegiants, [and those enamored by photos of big crowds] it looks as if this “mass” of sorts, wasn’t quite built around the charisma of Barack Obama, but rather that …

Is the ‘main stream media’ really ready to accept the fact that Barack Obama is the inevitable nominee for the Democratic Party? It would appear so, at least for the political wizards at CNN who have all but had enough. And how much “analysis” did it really take in order …

Here’s today’s wanted ad of the day via Craigslist DC. “I really want a round bed…” Don’t ask questions- just assume this person is scared of shapes with sharp edges. They’re also looking for shag carpet, a disco ball and swing that can be hung from the ceiling.

Dan Steinberg: Even the Redskins Get Summer Internships These Redskins defensive linemen have kept themselves busy in the offseason. Phillip Daniels, of course, entered power-lifting competitions. Kedric Golston has pursued NASCAR fandom; look for him at Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600. … And Demetric Evans? Why, he’s in Week Two of his …

PREPARE TO QUALIFY How many Democrats in Massachusetts are kicking themselves today? [send a card first] Were he [Kennedy] to resign or die in office, state law requires a special election for the seat no sooner than 145 days and no later than 160 days after the vacancy occurs. … …

We Should Have All Been Rappers [50 = $300 Million] Brian Kaveney is Worth $350 [not too shabby] JoMa = Telemarketer [bloggingheads] Best Headline of the Week [MKH] Texting Your Way to Love [LOL]

Democratic staffers across the Hill are already salivating about the possibilities that might arise come November. [Bulletin board material for the GOP] Democratic Hill staffers have become transfixed by the next Election Day – which could bring a new administration and an untold number of new job openings – while …

The web wizards over at Team McCain have just re-launched John McCain dot com.  It’s very fancy and if you enjoy windmills, you’ll love it as much as we did.

Sources: NY Rep. Fossella won’t run again WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rep. Vito Fossella will not seek re-election after a series of damaging revelations about a child from an extramarital affair, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. … Both people spoke on condition of anonymity …

**JUST SIGHTED — Ben Stiller, by the Air and Space museum filming a scene in which he was getting out of what a tipster writes was an “unusually clean DC cab.” Hey Ben – Next time you’re in one of DC’s finest cabs, can you ask the driver why they …

Sunday Morning Talk Show Review [Mark Kilmer] Preakness Stakes 2008 [Infield Madness] DCCC vs. Freedom’s Watch [O’Connor] McCain on SNL [Ageism] O’Reilly vs. GE [Kurtz]

If you’re like the rest of the Taste of the South goers, and don’t quite remember exactly how your Saturday evening went, or how you got home- we can assure you one thing – it wasn’t in a cab. As we pointed out last week, DC cabbies are either real …

John McCain is supposed to compete with this? When it rains, it pours – but at least he has protection.