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How Quickly We Forget About Bob the Builder
His Extremeness brings up an excellent point … while the presidential candidates spend all of their time talking about about some plumber named Joe, the real concern is what ever happened to Bob the Builder? And was ACORN able to get him registered to vote?
If Your Last Name Ends With “ey” Stay Away from FL-16
A loyal reader with too much time on their hands, recently pointed out that “embattled” [we’ve always wanted to use that word] Rep. Tim Mahoney made a statement earlier this year that being a congressman wasn’t the “greatest job he’s ever had.” Brilliant. Well, now that he’s been under fire …
When Is This Election Over?
JoMa reports on why this election cycle has gone to the squirrels. [oh, we get it… ACORN] Shoot us.
Palin Goes Quayle Hunting
It’s unclear as to whether she sought out the former VP’s advice, but when Dan Quayle speaks – Sarah Palin listens. “I basically said, ‘Look, just be yourself. You were selected by John McCain because of who you are and what you have done,’” Quayle said. “Don’t let them take …
Let’s Make ‘Em All FamousDC
Looks like other sites are trying to make local DC people FAMOUS. From Politico: John McCain has promised, if elected, to make earmark-hunters famous and Garry Trudeau has been following his lead lately, making famous the names of lobbyists who work on McCain’s campaign. Dave Jamieson, writing in The New Republic, …
Campaign Copyright Cats
This year we’ve seen presidential campaigns launched on YouTube, constant campaign updates on Twitter, and VP candidates announced via text mesage. We should have known it would only be a matter of time before DMCA take downs against campaign clips crept up. ArsTechnica: McCain/Palin campaign angry over bogus DMCA takedowns …
People Don’t Realize
These. Fans. Don’t. Vote. Seriously. Reuters: Beastie Boys add dates to Obama tour
Another Charitable Donation
By now you’ve read about the problems a certain Congressman is having down in Florida. You know, the one that involves a charitable donation worth $121,000. If you have no idea what we’re talking about, we’ve summed it up for you in ten words: congressman Florida mistress affair scandal blumpkin …
A Live Remix of the Presidential Debate
Are you still looking for a place to watch the final Presidential debate? Check out what ReConstitution 2008 pulled together. Act now, tickets are going quickly. The brainchild of three MIT grads who make up the group SoSoLimited, ReConstitution 2008 is a bipartisan hybrid of video art and performance that …
Is Mickey in the Trap for Obama?
What’s even more awesome is that Mickey Mouse gets to vote. [say cheese]
Tuesday Morning
As you enjoy your morning coffee just think … tomorrow will be the last presidential debate of this election (and SNL will go back to a world of suck). A few links to enjoy as you kill time and avoid bailout meetings: You too could win the next Publisher’s clearing …
Just For Madden
An FDC tipster writes: “Kevin Madden is on CNN and he’s definitely dying his hair. Perhaps he’s also working on an endorsement deal.” Is it true?
Hewitt Puts Political Cart Before the Horse
Hugh Hewitt has a wonderful idea. He wants to write a book about Gov. Sarah Palin. Only, there’s one problem. Nobody knows if it’ll be fiction or non fiction. Why? Because the book idea he’s shopping around is entitled “How Sarah Palin Won the Election … and Saved America.” Shockingly, …
Badges, Tweets, and Cabinet Members
We hope you’re enjoying recess. Here are a few links to pass the time as your T-Coast digests. Go on and get your Capitol tweet on … Who will be in the next Cabinet? … Pick the red badge or the blue badge … America…f yeah!