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Michelle Obama for President
Last night at the Democratic National Convention, boos and heckles filled the arena. Disgruntled Bernie supporters shouted over Al Franken, Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, and even Sanders himself. The jeering made it difficult to listen to what anyone had to say, and also made the arena a negative, stifling place. …
#FDCINPHL
With Cleveland in our rearview, it was time to set our sights on Philadelphia for the DNC – if you thought taking a road trip with your family was bad, try taking one with your coworkers and watch a 3-hour drive turn into 7. Our friends at the International Franchise Association get …
DNC Wrap-Up: Monday
America only got a three day break from politics. We’re all a little tired and a little dazed from the Republican National Convention, but luckily for us, there’s MORE. The Democratic National Convention kicked off today in Philadelphia, and it is already proving to be a drama and protest-filled event. …
Convention Chats, Thanks to the Morning Consult and S-3 Public Affairs
You’ve heard speeches, chants, and everything in between at this year’s Republican National Convention, and next week will likely be the same song and dance. Thankfully, Morning Consult and S-3 Public Affairs are spearheading the congressional point of view at the conventions this year. The growing media outlet and public affairs firm demonstrated their …
Hill Staffers: This is the Only Wait list You Need to Get On This Weekend
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is doing more than just advocating democratic legislation on the Hill. She is promoting healthy eating too. She and 15 other Democratic National Committee staffers have started their own Vegetarian Lunch Group at the capitol where they share food, save money, and eat well. DC is …
Part Nas, Part Beck
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The chairman of the Democratic National Convention says President Barack Obama will have one more shot alone at a microphone to articulate his vision of America. (Via the AP…)
Movers and Shakers: Tom Manatos makes the short walk to the DNC
If you don’t know Tom Manatos, well, you should. You might know him from his extensive job list with over 10,000 subscribers, or perhaps it’s that perpetual smile he wears all through the Capitol, he is not to be forgotten. Tom Manatos made the short walk down to the Democratic …
Recycled Headline: RNC Beats DNC At Annual Softball Game
The DNC is good at a lot of things, softball is not one of them. For a sixth consecutive year, the DNC lost to the RNC at the annual softball game. The final score was something like 87 – 12. According to some attendees, the RNC also won the poster …
FamousDC As Seen Through the Lens of Tom Williams
Kristie Greco, former communications director for Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn, D-S.C., dons a new NASCAR hat that she received with other southern inspired gifts at her going away party in Northwest, Saturday. Greco will be moving to Charlotte, NC, where she landed the job as communications director for the …
Election Season is Here @NRCC
Do you think this caused any heartache between Jennifer Crider and Ken Spain?
Dear DNC: Your Horse is Here…You Know, the High One
Remember when the Democratic National Committee and the White House pitched a fit after two top communications aides were caught whooping it up in Georgetown and a Member of Congress got physical with student camera operator? Remember how they were all complainy about guerrilla tactics and privacy and all that? …
The Timing of Political Points
Dueling Web Videos DNC RNC h/t Mike Allen’s Playbook RELATED: Full time line
The Timing of Political Points
Our time line got several thousand extra views last week – with a few new readers visiting FamousDC from NYC. We believe you should always keep a good thing going. We’ll continue to update the time line as the story develops. Please let us know if you see anything interesting …
The Timing of Political Points
Wednesday, April 21 CNBC’s Steve Liesman and Jeff Cox explore the SEC’s case against Goldman CNBC: Testimony Could Undercut SEC Charge Against Goldman The testimony of a former Paulson & Co official could undercut the Securities and Exchange Commission’s fraud case against Goldman Sachs, CNBC has learned. Former SEC Chairman …
The Timing of Political Points
We hear … A NY based news source is preparing a FOIA request of the entire SEC related to potential SEC – White House – DNC collusion. Stay tuned. RELATED: Full time line