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This is really, really weird — highly irregular, one might say. We honestly have no clue as to how this happened. MORE »

Actually, no. But considering how close our latest race was, confusion over the winner would be understandable. We couldn’t write the headline for the post until after closing the polls — which we had to attempt multiple times, since the first few times we tried, our fighters were tied. MORE »

* Those crazy libertarians! They love getting naked in the hot-tub, but can’t seem to get it up. Politically that is. [Real Clear Politics] MORE »

The Congressional Catfight races get closer and closer. Since the polls opened earlier this afternoon, the margin has never widened beyond 52-48, with Katherine Harris and Barney Frank trading the lead back and forth. At several points over the past few hours, the vote has been exactly tied. Right now, Frank leads Harris by 18 votes, out of almost 2000 cast. MORE »

Although their political views couldn’t be more divergent, Rep. Katherine Harris (left) and Rep. Barney Frank (right) share some similarities on a personal level.

Both are over-the-top, larger-than-life figures — two of the most colorful characters in the House. Both have mannish, drag-queen-esque tendencies. And both have a weakness for cute young boys.

And today they’re both fighting for the same thing: a berth in the finals of Congressional Catfight. Here’s the poll:

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This is a huge race, and the winner will move into the final round, to take on Nancy “Crazy-Eyes” Pelosi. So please vote, early and often (and tell all your friends, too).

After the jump, for true Catfight devotees, the full tournament bracket, plus links to our prior coverage of both competitors.

Update: In response to the question raised in the comments: No, Harris is not packing heat for purposes of this competition. This is a traditional, old-fashioned catfight. It’s okay to scratch your opponent’s eyes out with your fingernails, but outside weapons are not allowed. So Katy can’t bring a gun into the fight, just as Barney must leave the ten-inch dildo at home.

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Who says Democrats can’t win? In the latest Congressional Catfight, Barney Frank pounded poor David Dreier’s brains out, making him cry out in pain. MORE »

* The week started off with a double shot of intelligence stories to get us all hot and bothered. Did we say hot? We meant super-hot. MORE »

Some of you have complained that Congressional Catfight is sexist. We deny all such charges. Meet the next two competitors stepping into the ring: Congressman Barney Frank (on left) and Congressman David Dreier (on right). In case you can’t tell your left from your right, Frank is the bear, and Dreier is the twink MORE »

This week, after sorting through your questions on drinking and sex, our Anonymous Hill Staffer had an epiphany: “the Hill is a great place for post-college slackers to conglomerate and do nothing for a few years but drink and get high. Now that’s something Democrats and Republicans can agree on — if that’s not bipartisanshipfulness, I don’t know what is. Staffers on both sides are very pro-inebriation and anti long-term goals.”

So next time you wanna blame your Representative for the whole do-nothing Congress thing, remember that it’s actually his or her staff who are responsible. Snappy answers to your brilliant questions, after the jump.

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Earlier today, we announced Congressional Catfight, our contest to find the biggest beeatch in the House. (Apologies for the mixed animal metaphors.)

We kicked off the competition with a battle between Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) and Rep. Katherine Harris (R-FL). Now, we bring you the full roster of worthy competitors:

Top row, left to right: Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO); Katherine Harris (R-FL); Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX); Virginia Foxx (R-NC)

Bottom row, left to right: Cynthia McKinney (D-GA); Nancy Pelosi (D-CA); Barney Frank (D-MA); David Dreier (R-CA)

By the way, the polls are still open in the Emerson v. Harris match-up. So if you haven’t voted yet, click here, and make your voice heard.

For those of you who are really excited about this competition, the full tournament ladder, with brackets, appears after the jump.

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