Matt Labash at his finest.

We hope you enjoyed the break. What did you talk about over the grill? Triage or Playboy? Jeff Zeleny & Carl Hulse: Democrats Plan Political Triage to Retain House Eddie Kim: Salahi to Auction State Dinner Dress, Pose in Playboy

No, Mr. Bardella, this has nothing to do with LeBron James. National Geographic Channel is remembering the pivotal day with Witness: DC, which reveals how the day unfolded in Washington, DC. Below is a brief description, as well as a couple of video excerpts: WITNESS: DC Monday, September 6 at …

A tipster sent over a link to “For Unofficial Use Only” and we can’t get enough. Described as “a funny blog on Pentagon and military goofiness inside-the-beltway,” this blog tracks the inside game at the PGON. Here’s their latest: PGONism of the Week- BLUF People love to BLUF in the …

This ain’t right.  This ain’t right at all.

Roll Call’s photographer superstar Tom Williams snapped Jim Billimoria at the top of the Rotunda.

Rick Klein will be drafting fantasy FB while Tweeting Obama Iraq speech. if I draft David Petraeus, please excuse me in advance.

The CBS News vs. Fox News battle heats up as Brian Montopoli explains the science behind their Glenn Beck rally crowd calculations. CBS News: Glenn Beck “Restoring Honor” Rally Crowd Estimate Explained

These two really gave it their all in what ends up being a superbly acted performance. Feel the passion, the energy, and the electricity as they rail against Ohio’s Ted Strickland. Count them as front runners for next year’s Emmy awards. RGA TV Ad: Ohio – Ted Stirckland “Twice” from …

Reeled in from Mike Allen’s Playbook: THE BIPARTISAN ADVENTURES of the DNC communications director and Boehner’s new-media director — @woodhouseb: “With @nickschaper. Were fishing the mouth of the Chester tearing them up. Headed home and ran out of gas. Waiting now for tow boat us. … @nickschaper and I got back across …

Did you take a private jet to Las Vegas and get arrested for cocaine possession? [Paris Hilton] Do you think John Mayer could take Ryan Grim? [full of sh*t] “OMG, there are so many of them here …” [Journolist] Happy Monday. Let’s rock this week.

If there was a list of things you shouldn’t say while on the campaign trail, this would be #1: [Bobby Not-so-Bright] Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL) dodged criticism about voting for Nancy Pelosi (D) as House Speaker by suggesting she might not be available for the job next year if Democrats …

Something on your mind? Need to Rant? Email [email protected] Tune Inn joins DC reality television craze, crushing hearts more than their mozzarella sticks The successful opening of Chef Spike’s tourist-beloved We the Pizza and the Silk Road-length lines outside Georgetown Cupcake have proven that television celebrity can add cold hard …

We bet this ruined the day for Clay Travis. Glenn Davis: Lane Kiffin: “My Model Was Obama” In Dealing With Crisis