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Obama Gambling Ring, Pope's Haircut & Goodbye To Intern Elise!

  • Heard on the Hill: Obama camp is a hotbed of illegal gaming... Rappers and politicos, sitting side by side... Rep. Paul Broun wants to make sure you pledge correctly. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Jenna's got 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 Poe reads from the family newsletter on the House floor. [Examiner]
  • In the Know: Rep. Bono Mack isn't a fan of Blow... The Pope's not just coming to D.C. — he's getting his hair cut, too!... Sen. Ken Salazar and his dog Sen. Mike Enzi are friends till the end. [The Hill]
  • Shenanigans: Arena Stage's production of Play On has 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!
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1:15 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
1,014 views, 12 comments

Latest by josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you: So, who's Elise's baby-father? more »

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Honeybees Down, Hillary Out

  • Heard on the Hill: The Media Research Center leans left with its beverages... Spring cleaning at the Senate is just in time for Martha Stewart... Hipsters like Steve Novick. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Peggy Cafrittz doesn't have money troubles, just accountant troubles. [WP]
  • Shenanigans: David Vitter spared one more humiliation... The Newseum's doors are finally open. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: How can Hillary answer that 3 AM call when she's out by 11? [WP]
  • Washington Whispers: Romney and Huckabee duke it out for VP... John Gibson makes presidents' speeches memorable... Wolf Blitzer gives big support to the Nats... Good news for you, bad news for bees... Green fashion hits the campaign trail. [USN&WR]

12:22 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
325 views, 4 comments

Latest by sluggo: To show his ire over the Texas Gestapos' conquest of the Mormon child-bride harem in Eldorado, Mittney refuses to take down his website. [www.mittromney.com] more »

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Alan Greenspan To Save Economy With Tea!

  • Yeas and Nays: Cafe Milano caters for the pope...Get some "tea and subprime sympathy" with Alan Greenspan. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: The Media Research Center's 20th Anniversary Gala featured a moment of kindness...Joe Lieberman's job appears safe for now...Ariana Huffington explains her GOP defection. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: Trent Lott is still trying to figure this whole lobbyist thing out. [WP]
  • Rush & Molloy: Ted Turner meant what he said about global warming leading to cannibalism. [NYDN]

12:35 PM on Fri Apr 11 2008
172 views, 3 comments

Latest by gjdodger: [wonkette.com] Ted Turner meant what he said Personally...I am quite Fonda cannibalism. more »

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A Love Song For John McCain

  • Heard on the Hill: Is Geoff Garin really on Team Hillary?... House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers was spotted looking like he had participated in some "social evils"... With Rep. Shelley Seukla Gibbs gone, who will we make fun of?... Hayden Panettiere wants D.C. to vote so that she can save more whales. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Jenna and Henry bought a home in Baltimore... Pundits never get down from the podium. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Jim Graham's chief of staff Ted Loza got bounced pretty hard... Reinstating the Second Amendments... Jenny McCarthy to liven up White House Correspondents' Dinner. [Examiner]
  • In the Know: Orrin Hatch writes a love song for McCain. [The Hill]
  • The Sleuth: Karl Rove gets caught in an awkward situation. [WP]

11:49 AM on Thu Apr 10 2008
328 views, 4 comments

Latest by ronaldpagan: The lyrics to "Forever Together" were leaked and they are quite shocking. Personally I wouldn't rhyme "Nam" with "gone" but that's why I'm not the world's #1 Republican songsmith. America's sweethearts, the McCain Girls, are planning to sing backup. The torture more »

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Hill People Like Same Stuff White People Like, Coincidentally

  • Heard on the Hill: David Vitter may finally catch a break...Spreading doubt about The Real McCain...So far, Stuff Hill People Like are business cards, interns, The West Wing, Gchat, recess, their parents' money, and Blackberries. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Despite what the brochure says, Elizabeth Taylor never lived at the Watergate...Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead jams for democracy...The Pope is pretty booked up. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Not even Angelina Jolie can come up with an exit strategy...Library of Congress honors announced...Ladies, Ron Jeremy is in town...Karl Rove and Howell Raines commiserate over how much people hate them. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: Chris Matthews speaks to NYT Mag. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: Grover Norquist wants Condi for Veep. [WP]
  • Rush & Molloy: Beware of Roger Stone. [NYDN]

11:42 AM on Wed Apr 9 2008
1,024 views, 6 comments

Latest by weazel: I signed the no-tax pledge, but since I'm a clerical worker, I can raise taxes all I like! more »

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Draft Condi, Film Kitty

  • Heard on the Hill: Rep. Joe Wilson gets grungy... Thursday's Senate session to be scheduled around the Pope... Are you ready for the House's greatest hits?... Barack Obama to prove himself through basketball. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Chelsea vs. Jenna. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Dan Marino is staying out of politics... Barack Obama has got it in the shopping bag. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: David Vitter to testify in D.C. Madam trial. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: The draft Condi movement heats up. [WP]
  • Rush & Molloy: The Katharine Graham biopic brings out the stars, shuts out the relatives. [NYDN]
  • Washington Whispers: Nixon, FDR, Johnson and JFK are all getting renovated... Dick Cheney only gets 180 days of safety... John Boehner wants Rep. Rob Portman to be McCain's second in command. [USN&WR]

12:36 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
314 views, 10 comments

Latest by RICKUSHAY: @queeraselvis: So what kind of gift, pray tell, does a page valued at less than $50 get? More important question: Do I really want to know? more »

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Jenna Bush And Hubby Moving To Crime City Baltimore?

  • Reliable Source: Henry Hager and Jenna Bush are (maybe) moving to Baltimore...Daoud Hari gets a peek at Bill Richardson's goatee...Stephen Colbert is a Treasure of American History. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: President Bush gets bored and leaves his last NATO summit...Elizabeth Edwards is going to Harvard...Muammar Gaddafi helps John Boehner protect his baby blues. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: Catch a game with John McCain's staff for a fair $2,300...It must be awards season. [Politico]

12:14 PM on Fri Apr 4 2008
1,649 views, 17 comments

Latest by mduser: *vomit* Please Jenna, don't ruin Baltimore for me by moving over there. more »

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Sexytalk

  • Heard on the Hill: Nancy Pelosi's office has a prankster on the loose... Hillary Clinton has a history with philandering men... Every crazy in Idaho is trying to take Larry Craig's seat... Everyone wants the Jayhawks in their district. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Barack Obama deemed the most poker friendly candidate by inspiration for 21. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Rep. Randy Neugebauer's cuisine has reigned supreme... Perez Hilton joins Michael Bloomberg's already confusing guest list... New reader task: find where Jenna's registered. [Examiner]
  • In the Know: Actress Kerry Washington gushes about her "date" with Rep. Arthur Davis... Rep. Brad Sherman is feeling a little more Desperate these days. [The Hill]
  • Shenanigans: Randi Rhodes thinks Hillary's a ho... Sen. Debbie Stabenow's husband likes his girls optimistic... What D.C. needs is more tourists. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: David Obey is a blues man... Clinton asked to "talk sexy." [WP]

12:18 PM on Thu Apr 3 2008
272 views, 9 comments

Latest by Eac_o_System: What is so great about Barack Obama? He only had 3 years in the senate ... this presidency at this time is going to be miles over his head in no time... more »

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50 Cent Flip Flops, Karl Rove Laughs

  • Heard on the Hill: New ethics laws aren't always that ethical... John Legend is happy being a musician... Poor, gullible Rep. Rob Wittman. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Montgomery Blair High School reporters get the best scoop in town... 50 Cent is a flip-flopper. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Proof that Karl Rove really does find this whole thing funny... Charlie Rose to set up shop in D.C. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: April Fool's day obits aren't all that funny. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary weighs in on Hillary and Obama... Alphonso Jackson's $100,000 portraits find homes in the HUD basement. [WP]

12:06 PM on Wed Apr 2 2008
469 views, 3 comments

Latest by Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.: Hey, Fitty is fighting the War On Terror with his new video game! Seriously. more »

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Capitol Hill Awash In April Fool's Hijinks

  • Heard on the Hill: The Twin Cities are staying up past their bedtime for the Republican Convention...Chris Bell still doesn't like Barack Obama...The Rolling Stones satisfy both sides of the aisle. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Hillary Clinton is heavily quoted in former classmate Steve Goodman's bio...D.C. lose one Jack Quinn, keeps the other. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Green Party candidate Cynthia McKinney needs to watch her sound bites...If President Bush attended your dinner, he's taking the credit...Every Senator wants to be the first. [Examiner]
  • In the Know: Congressmen go to jail, but stay on the other side of the bars...It looks like the end of The 2nd Amendments...For the record, Nancy Pelosi did receive a birthday cake...The Capitol's security beefs up to prevent falling tourists. [The Hill]
  • Shenanigans: John Boehner punks us all for April Fool's Day...Chris Shays would never leave Babs...Bill Press endorses Ralph Nader, turns around and laughs...More VP talk...Former press secretary to Rep. Rick Renzi Melissa Middleswoth doesn't let a scandal stop her from moving on up. [Politico]

12:23 PM on Tue Apr 1 2008
366 views, 1 comment

Latest by wheelie: The Daily Roundup gets posted - no comments. A photo of cheese-fries goes up - it sparks a National Conversation. more »

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Russell Crowe Hearts Cupcakes, Rudy's In The Gutter

  • Heard on the Hill: Members of Congress encouraged to Twitter their hearts out... New alarm clock takes the fun out of snoozing... Jessica Cutler is back in the news, still slutty. [Roll Call]
  • Yeas and Nays: Catch Nancy Pelosi at George's... Jay Leno plays the Leukemia Ball... For a tough guy, Russell Crowe sure does like cupcakes... Paul Wolfowitz goes no carbs. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: Tom Cole's got some beef with John Boehner. [Politico]
  • Page Six: Roll over Eliot Spitzer, there's a new "Client 9" in town. [NYP]
  • Rush & Molloy: Rudy Giuliani does battle with a sidewalk, comes out worse for the wear. [NYDN]

12:39 PM on Mon Mar 31 2008
474 views, 4 comments

Latest by mathewbrooks: Who do I have to blow to never see Jessica Cutler's name ever again. She is a damn dilettante. more »

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Who Would Believe You Were A Beauty Indeed When The Days Get Shorter And The Nights Get Long

  • Reliable Source: Chelsea Clinton gets personal... No one is going to be "pimped out" on MSNBC... Enjoy Bill Richardson's beard while it lasts. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays:Adrian Fenty at bat... Newt Gingrich just wants some solutions. [Examiner]
  • Page Six: Ashley Dupre used to be a different kind of rent girl... Mike Bloomberg is now eligible for all senior discounts... Nancy Reagan and John McCain's icy past... The Eliot Spitzer jokes never stop. [NYP]
  • Rush & Molloy:Bill and Hill get some satisfaction out of being in the new Rolling Stones film. [NYDN]

1:25 PM on Fri Mar 28 2008
418 views, 1 comment

Latest by V572625694: Best snark of the day: font color=#663366> more »

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Live, From NBC, It's Ashley Alexandra Dupre

  • Reliable Source: Say goodbye to James Carville and Mary Matalin —they're heading to New Orleans... Jon Stewart is doing good deeds on the down low. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Lynda Carter is a serious sculler... John King and Dana Bash are getting married in the country... You can catch a glimpse at Russell Crowe biking around town... James Bond's doctor is most likely a staff member at George Washington University Medical Center. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: VoterVoter exploits loophole by supporting amateur filmmakers... The Spitzer scandal is about to get more scandalous. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: Adam Clymer is finally getting some Republican love. [WP]
  • Page Six: Could Ashley Alexandra Dupre make it on to primetime NBC? [NYP]

1:09 PM on Thu Mar 27 2008
1,367 views, 9 comments

Latest by biminitwst: I just had an image of Wonder Woman and Agent Scully flash through my mind.I have to go do something now.Gawd. more »

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Seven Degrees of Jeopardy

  • Reliable Source: Barack Obama goes on vacay... Kevin Bacon takes any remaining church out of your state. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays:The White House Correspondents Association Dinner's guest list is shaping up to be a B-list event. [Examiner]
  • In the Know: Rep. Bill Foster gets a room with a view... Jeopardy! players need to work on current events... Add Kitty Dukakis to the list of Obamamaniacs... Rep. Bobby Rush is still recovering. [The Hill]
  • Shenanigans: John McCain 8-ball has all the answers... Charlie Crist has a new girlfriend. [Ha ha ha. — Ed.] [Politico]

1:00 PM on Wed Mar 26 2008
247 views, 7 comments

Latest by Eac_o_System: Would you like to laugh again, Editor? more »

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Greetings From Sunny Puerto Rico, Bosnia

  • Reliable Source: Gilbert Arenas is sick and tired of blazers... Don't be fooled by State of Play props... Katie Couric and daughter investigate the Cavalier Daily... Fred Thompson is ready to be in the spotlight again. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Cindy McCain is a big fan of El DeBarge. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: Finally, someone has made politics sexy... Veep talk... The Easter bunny speaks. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: Obama camp really wants you to know the truth about Bosnia. [WP]
  • Page Six: Jeremiah Wright spends Easter in sunny Puerto Rico. [NYP]

11:41 AM on Tue Mar 25 2008
138 views, 1 comment

Latest by superfectablog: Why do I always confuse El DeBarge and Jermaine Stewart? Is liking either one a sign of rampant drug abuse, or simply bad taste? more »

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Vidal Kicks Buckley When He's Down (In The Ground)

  • Heard on the Hill: "Rodney Alexander is the Forrest Gump of scandal"... The Mayflower Hotel has seen a boom in business lately... Some members of Congress are more handicapped than others... Rep. J.D. Hayworth may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but at least he's got an aerospace engineering laboratory named after him. [Roll Call]
  • Reliable Source: Celebrity endorsements... Bill Richardson trims his losing beard. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Tommy Ridge discovers that his dad's too famous for his Facebook to be public... Kwame Brown mixes his metaphors... First Twin Barbara Bush has a new "unidentified male companion." [Examiner]
  • Page Six: McCain to get his own big, fancy fundraiser... Ashley Alexandra Dupre is making things seem a whole lot less exclusive. [NYP]
  • Rush & Molloy: Passport scandals new and old... Willie Nelson is looking to stay out of trouble by playing at the Democratic National Convention... Gore Vidal isn't letting up on William F. Buckley Jr. just cause he's dead. [NYDN]
  • Washington Whispers: Republicans are floating the name Michael Steele... Bob Schieffer doesn't want to retire just yet... Hillary camp can't figure out how to add it up. [USN&WR]

11:59 AM on Mon Mar 24 2008
473 views, 5 comments

Latest by CthulhuForPresident: Ashley's supposed to have a beautiful Va-jay-jay. Why isn't the post publishing shots of that? more »

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Cooking With Peeps & Gays Hating Howard Dean

  • Reliable Source: Is this how we treat celebrities in D.C.?... WMATA has just enough money for six boxes of Peeps. [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Eli Manning wants to pump you up... Not everyone can be Al Gore, Tom Daschle... New cooking show is looking for couples of cooks... Very important people sit in the suites. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: Bill Clinton is somewhere between a "Buttinsky" and a "Bitter Queen." [Politico]
  • The Sleuth:GLBT community is not too happy with Howard Dean. [WP]
  • Rush & Molloy: Presidential candidates make NCAA picks. [NYDN]

12:25 PM on Fri Mar 21 2008
285 views, 5 comments

Latest by weazel: Dean actually thought he was on Whose Line. more »

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Hillary's Whores

  • Reliable Source: Laurie David makes people just as uncomfortable as Larry David... George Mason mascot Gunston might not be around for much longer... Ben's Chili Bowl gets some Play... Laura and Jenna Bush check out "Butterflies + Plants." [WP]
  • Yeas and Nays: Michael Bloomberg's A-list celebs to attract a teenaged crowd... Chelsea Clinton is just as good a daughter as Meghan McCain. [Examiner]
  • Shenanigans: David Vitter insists he's nothing like Eliot Spitzer. For example, he's much cheaper. [Politico]
  • The Sleuth: Tom Foley is too old for his Corvette... Is Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz a Debbie Dubya? [WP]
  • Page Six: Moonlight Bunny Ranch owner Dennis Hof adds Hillary to his roster of girls. [NYP]

2:40 PM on Thu Mar 20 2008
411 views, 5 comments

Latest by Canuckledragger: @Electoral College Dropout:"Mark Foley doesn't know the meaning of the words "too old"." No, he doesn't know the meaning of the words "too young." Ba-dum-bum! more »