No, seriously, we can’t figure it out. Swine flu? Germs? Chad Pergram: Chain Letter

We felt good about our careers until we watched this video. This week’s Unplugged Under 40 features the State Department’s social media guru, Jared Cohen. He’s 27, a Rhodes Scholar who has visited 66 countries and counts Condi Rice as a mentor. He advises Sec. Clinton on how Facebook and …

It’s been a few months, so here’s your obligatory Blago post. [you’re fired] Donald Trump is looking for a new Celebrity Apprentice! The mogul and head judge of NBC’s business reality competition has tapped some big names for the new season, including colorful ’80s singers Cyndi Lauper and Bret Michaels, …

This may be a few years late, but according to our tip box: Sunday isn’t just for NASCAR and the NFL anymore. Al Gore is on notice (and don’t wear your green to Heritage on Sunday) The release: Join us for the World Premiere of the film that Al Gore …

Note: When writing a campaign mailer, it’s generally good practice to make sure you’re attacking the right person.  [whoops] Aaron Blake: Dem in California special election attacks wrong opponent

Give a Kansas legislator a web cam and three minutes and anything can happen. We mean anything. State Rep. Bill Otto, R-LeRoy, criticizes President Obama with a “Redneck Rap” on You Tube. If Bill writes legislation like he spits rhymes, Kansas is in good hands. Our favorite part: Big Bill’s …

The Hill is reporting that the four co-chairs of the Black Helicopter Caucus — sorry; "Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus" — are calling on the House the Sergent at Arms to investigate whether a pro-Muslim advocacy group was "successful in placing interns on key committees." [true story] Republican members of the Congressional …

Earlier today we told you about the Michelle Obama doll. Well, the fun doesn’t stop there. Star Tribune: Bachmann action figure sales can’t match Palin’ Michele Bachmann is no Sarah Palin. Not, at least, in the action figure business. … Since HeroBuilders, a manufacturer of action figures, unveiled its plastic …

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The new GOP.com launched to good reviews yesterday.  Unfortunately, the Michael Steele blog lingo did not catch fire. After an initial round of Internet mockery, the Republican National Committee has apparently decided to drop "What Up?" as the title of Michael Steele’s blog on the newly revamped GOP.com . It’s …

When someone calls you crazy, sometimes it makes sense to embrace it. From Rep. Michele Bachmann’s campaign site : Make a contribution today to the woman that drives the Left CRAZY. Clever.

Our guess: “Just like Steel said: Look serious, concentrate, lean in for the shot.”

Glenn Thrush: Summers brushes back Boehner It’s always about the jobs

Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) spent seven days alone on a survivalist trip to the Pacific’s Marshall Islands earlier this year. Check out the slide show up on WashingtonPost.com about Jeff Flake’s Cast Away adventure. Washington Post: Survivor: Jabonwood

When running for Congress, it is NOT okay to take target practice at your opponent.  [WTF] At a Republican party meeting held at a gun range, Robert Lowrey (R), the candidate challenging Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) in Florida’s 20th congressional district, "fired at a full-body silhouette with ‘DWS’ written …