Was it a tornado, a dream or just what we’ve grown to realize is a normal natural occurrence for the DC area? [strange] A line of strong and severe thunderstorms formed and moved through the metro area around midnight last night downing trees, power lines and causing power outages. Straight …

On Tuesday, November 2, the American people had their say. On Thursday, November 18, Republican staff on Capitol Hill will have their turn. Making the Lounge Right 11.18.10 Republicans want you to join them for one final get-out-the-vote effort that’s been long overdue – taking back the Lounge. Come out …

As only National Geographic can do it. H/T SEC fan Skye Earls

The best basketball player in the White House Press Corps, Hans Nichols asks all the the tough questions. h/t Matt Dornic

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Brought to you by Patrick Gavin.  Hilarious. 1.) “Queers for Fear” 2.) “I thought this was just the line for Georgetown Cupcake” 3.) “This font is big.” 4.) Your sign isn’t as funny as you think it is.” 5.) “God hates Figs.” 6.) “If your beliefs fit on a sign, …

Zombies attacked Washington, DC, Texans lost faith in UT but they’re still got Baylor & the Texas Rangers, sh*t is gonna get nuts this weekend, was this the first Newsweek framed at 320 First Street SE?, Freddy Barnes is going to write-in Cam Newton on Election Day, Queen Noble for …

MyFoxDC: Tornado Watch issued in DC, Maryland and Virginia The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch in effect until 3 a.m. EDT Wednesday for counties in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. WTOP: Today: Showers and thunderstorms…mainly this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe this afternoon. Highs in the mid …

And another argument for giving Washington, D.C. a vote in Congress. NBC Washington:  Norton Challenger Seeks $994 Trillion in Lawsuit Those seeking an alternative to Eleanor Holmes Norton in the race for D.C. congressional delegate will find a few options in the Board of Elections Voter Guide. There’s anti-abortion activist …

Foreshadowing? FishbowlDC:Guess Who Didn’t Make NPR’s Coffee Table Book? Three guesses. Who didn’t make NPR’s beautiful new 271-page coffee table book, This is NPR,  packed with pictures and stories from the past four decades? The book is to honor NPR’s 40th anniversary with essays, behind-the-scenes photographs and transcripts of memorable …

MSNBC partnered with Minneapolis-based creative branding and advertising agency mono on the Lean Forward campaign. Here are a couple shots from around D.C.

They climbin’ in yo windows …

You might not be able to hold in your excitement next weekend at the Comedy Central rallies, but you will be forced to hold something else in: [call of nature] Comedy Central organizers are having a hard time finding port-o-potties for their rallies to take place in a week and …

Re-Stealing h/t PassiveAggressiveNotes