Why so few?  We hear Bo has 34.  [many hands make light work] If she’s looking to hire more, we could free up some time.

Kal Penn Kalpen Modi started his new job at the White House today, and besides the fact that he’s a Hollywood celebrity working in the White House, would like you to know that he’s just a normal guy.  And normal guys ride the bus. [and rent] Good luck, Kalpen.

Jonathan Favreau makes $172,000 a year.

What happens when Robert Gibbs is too busy ?  You call on Hollywood… [this one’s on the house] The Obama admin. has confirmed that it "did, in fact, seek" Ashton Kutcher’s "help" in getting "the word out" about Nat’l HIV Testing Day (Politico ). Next up: Shaq will help the …

Spend a few minutes with your morning coffee and check out Todd S. Purdum’s take on the Palin campaign. Vanity Fair: It Came From Wasilla Despite her disastrous performance in the 2008 election, Sarah Palin is still the sexiest brand in Republican politics, with a lucrative book contract for her …

YouTube: Submit Your Question for President Obama President Obama is taking your questions this Wednesday in a special online health care townhall event. With healthcare at the top of the President’s agenda, he is opening up the White House to questions via YouTube. Create a 20- or 30-second video question …

Video courtesy of C-SPAN: President Obama was the keynote speaker at the 2009 Radio and TV Correspondents’ Dinner. Presidents traditionally poke fun at themselves, their administration and the journalists who cover Washington. This video includes President Obama’s entire remarks from the dinner.

Reggie Love to whoever would listen at the time: "I did NOT sign up for this sh*t. I thought this job involved playing hoops and eating burgers with the boss." Reports are that Rahm enjoyed the ride. *Photo courtesy of the WH flickr page.

I, for one, welcome our new automaker overlords. (Above picture of Obama discussing GM on C-SPAN was spotted on ABCNews.com yesterday)

Nothing like a rainy Friday night in Washington, D.C. to reverse policy. Roll Call: White House Lifts Ban on Stimulus Contacts How did this happen? March 2009 : ALL, ACLU, CREW Urge Change in Lobby Restrictions March 2009 : CREW joins with ACLU and American League of Lobbyists to ask …

We know of at least one southern voter who will become an Obama supporter after watching this. Extreme C-SPAN: President Obama Stops for Lunch President Obama stopped at the Five Guys Restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger for himself and carry-out lunch for several others. He also spoke with several patrons …

Apparently shaking hands and kissing babies is so 2008. Now it’s about making sure your blackberry has enough battery power left so you can live-tweet your local political meeting. The latest virtual tutorial comes from Saul Anuzis via his twitter feed: Showing RNC members how easy it is to post. …

David Axelrod is a genius…and not just because of his stache.  By convincing Obama to choose Joe Biden as his Vice President, he ensured that no matter what his already-oratorically-gifted boss says, Biden will always make him look good in comparison.  [dog days] Here’s Biden’s latest gem, this one at …

Move over, Busboys and Poets. The White House East Room is now the hottest poetry spot in town. "The Obamas will host a poetry slam in the East Room of the WH tonight complete with James Earl Jones, spoken word, jazz music, and presumably a few awkward silences." Hotline’s Last …

Just when thought her 15 minutes of fame was up, Susan Boyle sings on. The “Britain’s Got Talent” singing sensation was recently invited to visit with Obama at the White House. Britain’s Got Talent’s Hairy Angel confessed to being TOO NERVOUS to meet the American president – her most famous …