Bloomberg launches new election blog [slick] Dems release new mobile app [DNC] Obama’s newest BFF [not Romney] Olympic pole vaulting is hard [bloopers] Mayor Gray linked to Clinton peeps [interesting Photoshop job] By Frinkiac

After making his way over to National Journal, Chris Frates officially launched Influence Alley this week. So, if you’re looking for that one-stop spot where lobbyists, communicators and corporate leaders meet money, public opinion and legislative action in DC, then Influence Alley has all the goods. Read online and keep up throughout …

Note: When launching a website, it’s probably a good idea to hit up spell check. Gov. Jim Gibbons, who has remained adamant about seeking reelection despite low approval numbers, had launched a campaign Web site, but took it down today within hours of political columnist Jon Ralston pointing out several …

Popular online real estate brokerage firm Redfin, launches DC blog to help consumers find housing.