Last night on Dancing With the Stars , the Muppets made a guest appearance during Aaron Carter’s performance.  Tom DeLay, who only manged to score 18 out of 30, could’ve used the Muppet contingent. Unfortunately for DeLay, he repeatedly tried to ice those Muppets from getting funding while in Congress.  …

Throughout history, wannabe politicians have dropped out of congressional races for a variety of reasons.  Sometimes it’s because their polling numbers were too low – other times it’s because of family issues, or the fact that they have multiple families. Whatever the case, the excuses have been fairly predictable. Until …

Is the guy on every billboard in Eastern Kentucky Obama Girl’s new crush? Who introduced Amber Lee Ettinger to Eric C. Conn? So many questions, so little time.

We’re almost there. h/t JoMa

ACORN founder Wade Rathke discussing attacks on his group: “It’s balderdash on top of poppycock Balderdash? Poppycock? Welcome to the year 2009, Rathke … Nobody has talked like that since Prohibition. But don’t worry, we are here to help with three modern responses that are simple, to the point, and …

If you’ve got a few minutes to spare, check out Megan’s article from the latest issue of The Atlantic. Her WASPy tales of Nantucket explain why we all pay so much for wedding photographers. Megan McArdle: Why Goldman Always Wins IN THE SUMMER of 2000, David Poor, a direct descendant …

Now, we aren’t endorsing or promoting this event, but we thought it was worth pointing out to the masses. The Women Under Forty PAC is holding their Fall Bash tomorrow and a few things caught our attention. One, it is geared toward women under forty, but open to the public …

Any guesses as to which politician is featured in this story? HE dumps salt on almost everything, even saltine crackers. He devours burnt bacon and peanut butter sandwiches. He has a weakness for hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and fried chicken, washing them down with a glass of merlot. Mike Huckabee? Joe …

On his new radio show last night — now called "Foley on Politics" – ex-Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL) told listeners, "I’ve always enjoyed having conversations" [via Wake Up Call]

We think former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, who is looking to challenge Sen. Barbara Box in California, has a new website that’s "coming soon."  [question mark]

Before last night’s Dancing With the Stars episode aired, it was unclear as to whether Tom DeLay would be able to impress America, and more importantly, develop a fan base — especially going up against Peyton Manning and MNF . 10 seconds into his "Wild Thing" dance [and after the …

Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell Thanks William!

Now that recess is over and Congressmen seem to be done with these health care town halls, Americans are going to have to visit their city/town council meetings for cheap forms of entertainment. For example, watch this lady drop a bomb during a discussion of education…apparently her testimony "wasn’t relevant" …

A great one-liner from the President last night while appearing on Letterman. “I think it’s important to realize that I was actually black before the election.” Letterman’s response: “How long have you been a black man?” Priceless. Read the rest here.

Pour a little of this in your Cocoa Puffs. Wall Street Journal: When Speechwriters Kiss and Tell When the sun rises over our capital city this morning, its denizens will awake to a truly novel tale: The aggrieved ex-staffer—wait for it!—disillusioned by Washington. The tome out today is by former …