New York Times’ Eric Lipton & David Herszenhorn: Lobbyists Court Potential Stars of House Panels “Buck is a great advocate for our war fighters and for the industrial capabilities that support their mission,” said Hanz C. Heinrichs, a former aide to Mr. McKeon who now represents military contractors like L3 …

We get all of our news from “the Onion” and from what we can tell, it’s not looking good for Democrats. WASHINGTON—According to recent media reports, Democrats stand to lose as many as 8,000 congressional seats and more than 917 gubernatorial races in November’s midterm elections. “Republicans are poised to …

Bob Shrum puts his 0-7 record as a consultant in Presidential races to make a bold Congressional prediction. Real Clear Politics: Bob Shrum: Democrats will hold the House and Senate Maybe I’m wrong. In fact, maybe I’m really, really wrong, which is the reaction I hear when I dare even …

Throwing darts in the dark. 38 Democrats now oppose letting the Bush tax cuts expire

Do you think this caused any heartache between Jennifer Crider and Ken Spain?

Someone might want to teach Gibbs the definition of a good poker face. Gibbs Admits Republicans Could ‘Gain Control’ of House And now FamousDC will be the first blog to transition an update from Robert Gibbs to a performance by Lady Gaga.

Democrats, who embraced the internet light years before their Republican counterparts, decided to launch their own New Media Caucus. [internets] House leaders are hoping to organize Democrats’ approach to Twitter, YouTube and other new media tools through a New Media Caucus that will serve as a one-stop resource for information …

Meet John Stanton: Congressional reporting, fireworks eating, all-American bad ass. Mr. Stanton took a break between covering the SCOTUS madness for Roll Call and brutal Gaelic football practices to answer a few questions for a FamousDC Famous 5 interview. 1. You’ve been on the hill for several years and we …

According to Paul Bedard, Charlie Cook recently eluded that the Democrats could suffer a 30-40 seat lost in November, stating, “it could be worse if the current anti-incumbent and anti-Democrat trend continues. Republicans need to pick up 41 seats to take back the majority.” [Washington Whispers] Asked about it yesterday, …

Blowing a draft pick [Toby or not Toby] Democrats fund raising [healthcare] C-SPAN [dissed] Biden [haikus] NRCC [cash]

Politico’s David Catanese: Five Ways to Lose the Senate Majority

Chris Good: Congressional Republicans Own YouTube

FamousDC presents … our Democracy in action Tory Newmyer and Jackie Kucinich: Towns Walks on Thin Caucus Ice Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) is facing heat from up and down the Democratic ladder after locking Republicans out of his committee room this week in an ongoing spat …

Looking for something to do while the 2,100 word GOP Rangel Resolution is on the floor today? FamousDC is here to help: Deadspin – sports after a pitcher of beer at the Capitol Lounge … Fark – news stories with hilarious headlines … FishbowlDC – all the latest and greatest …

In a press release this afternoon the DCCC posed the following question: Senator Cornyn Votes NO on Sotomayor – Where is Rep. Pete Sessions? Answer: In the House. Not voting on a Supreme Court nominee. They only do that in the Senate. You’re welcome. (PS: Next time run your releases …