Nothing makes us happier than this: [we need more of this in Congress] Former Rep. James Traficant gets to run for his old congressional seat after all.

Mr. Rich spends 1,500 words to speak of American excess and how it relates to K Street today. Give this a quick read so you’ll be armed and ready for this week’s cocktail circuit. Frank Rich (NY Times Op-Ed Columnist): The Rabbit Ragu Democrats

It looks like George Hickenlooper was the first one out of the gate: "Casino Jack " is scheduled for release in 2010. FishbowlDC’s Matt Dornic notes Kevin Spacey and George Hickenlooper are visiting with Jack Abramoff at the Cumberland Federal Prison. Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that 2-time Academy Award …