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Tony Horton is Taking Capitol Hill By Storm
Tony Horton is everywhere. POLITICO’s Patrick Gavin recently stood up with Tony and talked to him about P90X, the workout program taking Capitol Hill by storm. “It all started with Heath Shuler and Paul Ryan,” said Horton. “They’d go into the congressional gym, and they were doing P90X while everybody …
Ohio Governor Gets a Little Too Excited About Lebron Losing
Too much? In a declaration laden with veiled jabs at NBA all star LeBron James, Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Monday declared the Dallas Mavericks honorary Ohioans. The move came less than 24 hours after the Mavericks defeated James and the Miami Heat in game six of the NBA Finals …
Taiwanese Animation: Weiner Won’t Resign
These continue to get stranger. Note the “sweet sixteen” t-shirt that makes an appearance.
Flacks on the Move
It’s a big day for two friends of FamousDC. Chris Frates is jumping to the National Journal, while Meredith Shiner is taking her talents to Roll Call. Congrats to both.
FamousDC & Heard on the Hill Recess Bash Pics
A big thanks to Tom Williams of Roll Call for snapping the amazing pictures. More pics on our Flickr feed. Tags: sweat, fun, boozy, Tom Williams, dripping, muggy, heat index, soaked, do i smell funny?, recess!
FamousDC Happy Hour Wrap Up: It Was Hot, But It Was Fun
Thanks to the nearly 200 people who showed up last night at the FamousDC / Roll Call Recess Happy Hour. The event was a huge success and not only were the margaritas, Famous sangria and beer flowing, each attendee lost an average of two pounds due to the heat. A …
Jon Stewart: Weiner Had A Sex Scandal And Had To Apologize To Bill Clinton?
According to Politico, Rep. Weiner called to apologize to Bill Clinton. Jon Stewart, beside himself, asked “for what, a copyright infringement?” [no stranger]
Congressional Snacking
Members of Congress love snacks. [munchies] Office snacks are “more a sign of personal pride than an effort to market a particular product,” said Scott Faber, vice president for federal affairs at the Grocery Manufacturers Association. “It’s a charming way for legislators to connect with visitors from their states.” If …
Dueling Happy Hours: Conservative vs. Progressives
Which group is more fun to drink with? [Republicans or Democrats?] Here, on a red-brick block of Capitol Hill, are the people who want to steer the country after their bosses have worn out the clutch. Here are the people who let their livers and libidos lead them to the …
Famously Quoteworthy: Brooklyn Residents Speak Out About Reps Underwear
In Brooklyn, Rep. Weiner’s constituents were less concerned about what he did and more baffled about the fact that he couldn’t recognize his own knickers. Caption: A corner of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, part of Representative Anthony D. Weiner’s district. Some residents were exasperated by the fuss over the photo sent …
It’s My **** in a Tweet
This little gem just made its way to our inbox. For Anthony Weiner, who officially had the “Worst Week Ever,” it’s deserving and hilarious.
One Thing Sarah Palin’s Bus Does Not Have: A Dictionary
Spelling can be hard. It’s even harder when you’re on a bus. SarahPalinUSA: We’ll highlight the beauty of legal immigrants’ work ethic and love of freedom while visiting Ellis Island & Statute of Liberty today. h/t EK
Congressional Staffers Give Their Advice to Interns
Summer in DC means two things: amazing weather and awkward intern stories. Since only one of these can be controlled, Roll Call has offered up some advice to this summer’s interns. You’ve landed an impressive new internship, moved into a decent apartment, figured out the Metro, braved the heat and …
Republicans Go Head-to-Head in ‘New Media Challenge’
House Republicans are already two rounds into their second annual New Media Challenge, styled as a “March Madness” bracket tourney reports @Alexis_Levinson at the DailyCaller.com: The goal of the contest, which was started last year by House Republican Conference Vice Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, is to get members to use …
Rep. Ron Paul’s House For Sale, Pool Floats Not Included
Until yesterday, we had no interest in moving to Lake Jackson, TX. That might have just changed… [water slide!] “A great house and a great piece of history. Dr. Paul’s house is for sale in Lake Jackson, TX. The house has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and is approximately 5,500 sq. …