Obama Gambling Ring, Pope's Haircut & Goodbye To Intern Elise!
Heard on the Hill: Obamacamp is a hotbed of illegal gaming... Rappers and politicos, sitting side by side...Rep. Paul Brounwants to make sure you pledge correctly. [ Roll Call ]
Reliable Source: Jenna'sgot the dress all picked out... "Do I Hear a Blood Curdling Scream?"... Straight from the ass's mouth. [ WP ]
Yeas and Nays: Tax Day makes conservatives cry...Rep. Ted Poereads from the family newsletter on the House floor. [ Examiner ]
In the Know: Rep. Bono Mackisn't a fan of Blow... The Pope's not just coming to D.C. -- he's getting his hair cut, too!...Sen. Ken Salazarand his dogSen. Mike Enziare friends till the end. [ The Hill ]
Shenanigans: Arena Stage's production ofPlay Onhas got some Capitol talent. [ Politico ]
And our beloved Intern Elise is leaving us, for New York City and the glamorous world of Daytime Teevee. Read her sad good-bye, after the jump!
Dearest Wonkette readers,
Alas, today will be the last of my Gossip Roundups. For the last 10 months, come hell or horrid hangover, I have dragged myself out of bed at 11 a.m., turned on The View , and made awful puns just so you could have a few chuckles.
I've learned a lot from my time here. From Joy, I learned that enough confidence allows you to pull off big hair. Elizabeth taught me that you're never too old to throw a temper tantrum. Sherri made me question whether the Earth was, in fact, round. Barbara gave me assurance that, even when I'm old and senile, I will still think I'm adorable. And, most importantly, Whoopi let me know that it's possible to keep your cool even when everyone around you is completely insane.
I liked to think of the Gossip Roundup as my own little version of Hot Topics, though that might be giving myself too much credit. Really, though, I loved writing for you all -- I laughed when you one-upped me, I winced when you made fun of my bad grammar, and I enjoyed every second of it.
Loves,
Intern Elise
[ Thank you Elise, and for Wonk'd, too! Have fun in NYC and say hi to Maury. Come back in the Fall! -- Ed. ]