Andrew Sullivan speaks highly of Mark Halperin in his latest blog post: No one does it better than Mark Halperin. Every single thing he cites in his latest brain-dead critique is, I believe, tangibly false, and the moronic attempt to grab some pageviews by a counter-intuitive and utterly dumb analogy …

And why not… During the final moments of his performance at Verizon Center Wednesday night, Jay-Z casually dropped a gigantic boast: “I just came from the White House.” Get your Jay-Z fix here.

Days after he announced to the nation that he had high cholesterol, President Obama enjoyed a heart healthy meal. [fried chicken] The only thing missing from his meal — Lipitor.

He’s just like most Americans – he goes for the burger, not the salad. [eat for today] He [Gibbs] joked, “All you guys think he eats carrots and celery – and there’s more cheeseburgers, fries and pie than you previously knew. You guys thought he, like, carried arugula in his …

There’s no such thing as a shot clock when you’re the President. Obama At Health Care Summit: “I Don’t Count My Time Because I’m The President” He’s got a point.  He is the President of the United States.

The Health Care Summit is heating up: @WestWingReport: Obama: “We’re not campaigning, John. The campaign’s over.” McCain: “I’m reminded of that every day.” Zingers.

This video concept was likely hatched at 2am after a 12 pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon – and in our opinion, it works.  [The Blair House Project] Note: The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999 at which time Rep. Aaron Schock was a junior in high school and James …

We thought he would be a strong VP candidate, but it looks like Mr. Milbank would be better suited for another WH gig. WaPo’s Dana Milbank: Why Obama Needs Rahm At the Top RELATED: FamousDC nominates Dana Milbank for Vice President

Somebody had to defend the slot machines: Ensign: Obama slams Las Vegas again. I am calling on the President to apologize for his remark. [what happens in Vegas] That tweet not to be confused with: If you don’t stop picking on Vegas, I’m going to take my ball and go …

As only Robert Basler can [oddly enough]

President Obama hit the reset button, Doug Heye is huge in Germany, Tommy McFly spent some time with Senator Joe Jonas, “Simply not true,” Kitchen 2404 celebrated one year,  Matt got a new gig in Texas, hackers hit the Capitol, Jim Treacher blogged like a MF’r, steel cage match of …

The Hill’s Bob Cusack: After Obama rips lobbyists, K St. insiders get private briefings A day after bashing lobbyists, President Barack Obama’s administration has invited K Street insiders to join private briefings on a range of topics addressed in Wednesday’s State of the Union.

Nate Beeler [Fire and Ice]

Computer hackers have always been so creative and friendly. Hackers struck at least 10 House websites overnight, substituting expletives aimed at Pres. Obama just hours after his State of the Union address. [hack job] Who knew they could do so much damage from their parent’s basement.

Unclear as to who said it… h/t MK via Some Girl Named Bong