We know weight gain is a touchy subject, but it’s time for an intervention, Pander Bear. Just a few years ago, you were a slim peppy little bear, harassing Democratic primary candidates. Fast forward to the present. We caught you getting involved in this whole Wisconsin mess…and let’s just say …

Meet Mark Knoller. The most interesting man in the world. Mark Knoller is an award-winning White House Correspondent for CBS News. He reports for CBS Radio News, as well as The Saturday Early Show. He also contributes to the weekend editions of the CBS Evening News and Up To The …

It might be time for all of us to ask for a raise. Only in Washington, D.C. does the Chief of Staff for the D.C. Mayor make more than the Chief of Staff for the President of the United States. Let’s look at that again (in Twitter format): DC Mayor …

UPDATE: According to this video, Braley is a big fan of Office Space. Maybe not the show, but at least the Roll Call feature. This photo makes it appear that Rep. Bruce Braley has a picture of Dwight Schrute hanging in his office. Below is what it would look like …

From the Department of Are We Sure This Makes Sense? [turns out, yes] On February 17, 2011 Rep. Grace F. Napolitano and a panel of mental health advocates and experts, including LA Laker Ron Artest and champion boxer Mia St. John, will examine the Mental Health in Schools Act, a …

Bill Clinton admits he only sent two emails while President of the United States. [smart] “I sent a grand total of two emails as president,” he said [at the Wired for Change conference in New York], “one to our troops in the Adriatic, and one to John Glenn when he …

You’ll need to take a shower after reading this Roll Call article about Rick Santorum’s Google problem. [donkey punch] Santorum can only hope voters don’t turn to Google, the world’s most popular Internet search engine, to learn more about him. Try it for yourself: Enter “Rick Santorum” into Google. In …

The creative juices are flowing at 320 First Street. NRCC.org is marking the 2nd anniversary of the stimulus by using past quotes from Democrats who praised it last year. TEXTS FROM LAST CONGRESS

One of the best photographers in DC the world has joined Twitter. Say hello to CQ-Roll Call’s Tom Williams @pennstatetom And of course he brings his A-game to Twitter. His first Tweet is about Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley getting all handsy on Roll Call reporter Melanie Zanona. @PennStateTom Illegal …

Last night during a Chris Botti concert at the Kennedy Center, Madeleine Albright took to the stage to play the drums.  We knew the Madam Secretary was talented, but not this talented. [leather skirt] h/t Nathan Imperiale

CPAC has not jumped the shark? [We love Dale] Pic provided by Emily Miller

Well-deserved ink: National Journal: “Matt Lira is the social media alter ego for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, VA.” Matt Lira is one of the most polished digital minds on Capitol Hill and has played a critical role in helping to advance the House of Representatives online.  He’s also the …

Spotted at CPAC this morning. Have any fun CPAC pics?  Send them to [email protected] h/t DASmart

Bonus points for creativity. [endorsement] Students for Mitch Daniels put out the first Presidential ad of the season, now they are following up with a second ad. This time Michael Knowles’ creative juices came up with the idea of enlisting ‘Rent is too damn high’ Party leader Jimmy McMillan to …