@JoeLiberman: 23 years after I announced my candidacy to the US Senate, today I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to a fifth term.

David Frum, former Bush speech writer, said this last night on MSNBC: [quoteworthy] “She Should Stop Talking Now” Here’s a tough follow up question, who was he talking about? 1. Octomom 2. Snooki 3. Sarah Palin Hint: It’s not 1 or 2.

A ticket to a Bill Clinton fundraiser with Rahm Emanuel might cost you $5,000, but a night with Andy Samberg and Rahm will only cost you … $50. [Click] Andy Samberg – the “SNL” actor known for depicting a profanity-slinging former White House chief of staff – will be the …

Robert Basler of Oddly Enough asks:  These photos show President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton laughing their butts off at… a) Former President George W. Bush doing a dramatic live reading from his new book, “Decision Points” b) The Ricky Gervais monologue at …

We asked Fred Barnes about his latest piece and he gave us this quote: “Football and politics go together. In Alabama, Republicans win the statehouse and Auburn wins the football championship — a perfect fit.” And now, as only Mr. Barnes can do … First and Goal for the GOP: …

BREAKING:Dorgan to write script for new Bond movie We’re kidding. Sort of. After Senate, Dorgan working on 2 ‘eco-thriller’ novels Dorgan said he’s writing the two books with another writer, whom he declined to name. He said the first book should be published at the end of this year. Dorgan …

Does Chris Frates have the best job in DC? Frates: National Football League union wants Congress to referee As the specter of a year without pro football looms, the National Football League Players Association is taking its case to the halls of Congress — mounting an aggressive lobbying and public …

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Arizona today. **NOTE: The first NPR report said Rep. Giffords was killed. Local reports later confirmed she is alive and in critical condition. News stories are updated throughout the post.** NPR: Congresswoman, 6 Others, Killed By Gunman …

Good man. @shiratoeplitz: Sen. Mike Lee carried wife’s handbag as they exit old senate chamber. Guess not even senators, are above purse duty h/t Rebecca Mark

Congress, now forcing you to pay attention at work, because they’re creeping on your Facebook feed. h/t MKHammer Congrats to Speaker staffer @DonSeymour for coming up with the Facebook live-stream idea. [h/t @nickschaper]

Cam Newton and Robert Gibbs both heading towards greener pasture$. WaPo: Robert Gibbs leaving White House

Keeping up with Twitter is sometimes exhausting. [tweet] In twin moves reflecting their new roles in the next Congress, Reps. John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) modified their official handles on Twitter. Boehner’s new handle will be: @speakerboehner Pelosi’s new handle will be: @NancyPelosi At last count, Boehner was …

Transitions are hard. No pirouette left behind. NOTE: We realize this ain’t official. This is a screen grab taken of the House Resources Committee website before it was set to go live.  A hill staffer shot it to our tip line late Tuesday. But seriously, who else thinks Rahm is …