Chris Matthews’ beloved Hardball show had been visiting yet another demographic that has no interest in political shows on cable television: College kids! But it was a lot of fun for everyone, especially when Matthews’ wacky light-hearted question ended up being a total setup for Obama to call him a jackass. [Campaign Circus]

Put the kids to bed early, Ma, KATHERINE HARRIS IS ABOUT TO APPEAR ON HARDBALL!

Slightly time-delayed live-blogging will appear shortly.

Update: Follow the madness, after the jump!

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It’s been all downhill from here. MORE »

Intern Nick is on vacation this week (along with the rest of DC), so your dedicated editors had to compile this edition of Washington’s favorite unverified stalking guide all by themselves. Pity us, and learn where Helen Thomas eats, and the places Robert Novak has been known to walk by. Also: did you know that C-Span anchors are celebrities? Brian Lamb sure didn’t! That was the week that was, after the jump.

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Yeah, this video’s old. But it’s newly relevant! MORE »