Wonkette

* Heard on the Hill: Rep. Mike Thompson performed the Heimlich on some woman at Charlie Palmer’s… Rep. Sam Farr’s office named their platypus “Pingo.” … House Dems send out an email mixing up the countries of Pat Tillman’s death and Jessica Lynch’s capture. [Roll Call]
* Reliable Source: People are protesting some Food Network lady at the Smithsonian for some reason. [WP]
* Yeas and Nays: Mike Bloomberg might go to his own party… Bob Schieffer still confusing us a great deal by pretending to be a country singer. [Examiner]
* Shenanigans: Night before the WHCA dinner: People party and some celebrity poker thing… Urbana at Hotel Palomar to offer “organic wine,” give proceeds to some charity… John McCain: “I’m a happy loser.” [Politico]
* The Sleuth: Mitt Romney the only candidate to not mention the VTech shootings on his website. [WP]