A tipster sent us this photo from Culpeper, VA. [GOP status in question] h/t RH

We failed to break even with any of our childhood lemonade stands, so we’re the last people who should have an opinion about budgets — but we did find this video entertaining.

Quick tidbit for the folks headed to Tampa in a couple years: [pole] Joe Redner may be a Democrat, but the owner of Tampa’s most renowned cultural institution, Mons Venus, was thrilled with the news his hometown will host the 2012 Republican convention. “I promise I won’t tell anybody when …

Who knew Michael Steele would spend more money on flowers than his predecessor? Republican National Chairman Michael Steele is spending twice as much as his recent predecessors on private planes and paying more for limousines, catering and flowers – expenses that are infuriating the party’s major donors who say Republicans …

Ballsy.  [GOP v-day cards]

Great question … KLSoltis: Just got email from RNC saying I can now buy Peppermint, the GOPs commemorative stuffed elephant. (My Q: Does it come with a policy agenda?) In case you were actually wondering, the policy agenda is extra. UPDATE: Buy your Peppermint doll here.

Oh boy… On the heels of that news, Public Policy Polling released this shocking nugget on its blog: "a 52% majority of GOP voters nationally think that ACORN stole the Presidential election for Barack Obama last year.  [move on] A majority of Americans also blame ACORN for their bad mood …

Daniel Carty (CBS): Michael Steele: GOP Has “Found Its Voice Again” “Now the bottom line is this, the drama of 23 was nice and cute and fun, [and] everybody made fun about how the party’s all fractured. The reality is now that we have a chance to get the seat …

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 …

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 …

A tipster recently spotted Colonel Sanders giving out secret "new media" recipes on UStream .  But does he Twitter?

It will haunt you for the rest of your life. [think twice, post once] Or you could just follow our rules.

Dear Governor Sanford, When Senator John Ensign confessed to an affair with a former staffer, we were amused but not necessarily impressed . Then you came along with your unplanned vacation to South America. Your staff thought you were hiking in the woods – but not you, you wanted something …

Yesterday, Bobby Jindal was compared to a goofy comedian featured on NBC’s hit show "30 Rock."  Today, the Politico figured it was time to cast a GOP villain. The winner … [find out] Who will they cast tomorrow? UPDATE: CNN’s Jack Cafferty compares the GOP to a cartoon. [respect your …

We’ll give them 7 out of 10 stars.  [viral dart throwing] h/t Anne