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DC Leads Nation in Office Profanity
DCist highlighted a study today that put DC as the leader. The leader in most office profanity that is. In a city with so much pressure, we aren’t too surprised. However, we never thought we’d be jealous of New York and Philly, both scored lower than us. Congratulations, Washington office-dwellers. …
NY Governor’s Website Linked to Fake Twitter Account
Andrew M. Cuomo, the newly sworn in Governor of New York, just launched his brand new website – complete with fancy social networking icons. One problem: his web team mistakenly linked to the wrong Twitter account. [it happens] Cuomo’s Twitter Feed? Something’s a Little Off
“Rent is Too Damn High” Candidate Sweeps the Political Nation
Never heard of Jimmy McMillan? You have now. Last night, Jimmy McMillan, of the “Rent is too damn high” Party, stole the show at the NY gubernatorial debate. [not the only thing that’s high] Note 1: Jimmy has a very impressive website [that will crash any minute] that features items …
Vito Fossella Considers Congressional Bid, Unclear As To Which Family Will Appear in Ads
Rule #3 if you’re a former lawmaker who cheated on a spouse: Wait two years, then try again. Former Rep. Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), who opted not to seek re-election in 2008 after a DWI arrest exposed the married father of three as having a second family in Virginia, is seriously …
Famously Quoteworthy: D-Schwinn
Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) "never learned to ride a bike," which is "a source of great embarrassment" to her kids [97% positive there’s a Facebook group for people like her] h/t Wake Up Call