Congressional Catfight, Final Round: Harris vs. Schmidt
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006
All good things must come to an end — and that includes Congressional Catfight. We’ve milked this competition for all it’s worth, and now it’s time to crown a victor. MORE »
All good things must come to an end — and that includes Congressional Catfight. We’ve milked this competition for all it’s worth, and now it’s time to crown a victor. MORE »
Congressional Catfight: Jean Schmidt Takes the Wild Card Spot
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006
Well, that was easy. We’ve had some really close calls here at Congressional Catfight, including one race that required a runoff. But this latest Catfight — a battle royal between five fighters, to determine who would take the wild card slot and face Katherine Harris — resulted in a decisive victory.
We threw five worthy contenders into the ring: Corrine Brown (D-FL), the “bat shit crazy” rep from the mean streets of Jacksonville’s North Side; Barbara Cubin (R-WY), the ex-cheerleader known for her “wack paranoia” and penis-shaped cookies; Tom Tancredo (R-CO), the immigration-obsessed nutjob; Bernie Sanders (I-VT), everyone’s favorite Vermont socialist; and Jean Schmidt (R-OH), the firearms-carrying, flag-jumpsuit-wearing, coward-calling congresswoman better known as “Mean Jean.”
The result? Jean Schmidt, in a landslide. “Mean Jean” received 60 percent of the vote — more votes than the other four competitors combined, and over three times as many as her nearest competitor, Tom Tancredo. Schmidt has scratched and clawed her way into the final round of Congressional Catfight. (For those of you who are curious, the full vote tally is available after the jump.)
Check back later today, when we’ll open the polls in Congressional Catfight: Harris vs. Schmidt. We’re predicting a close and ugly battle between these two tough ladies of the House.
Earlier: Congressional Catfight: The Nominees for the Wild Card Spot
Well, that was easy. We’ve had some really close calls here at Congressional Catfight, including one race that required a runoff. But this latest Catfight — a battle royal between five fighters, to determine who would take the wild card slot and face Katherine Harris — resulted in a decisive victory.
We threw five worthy contenders into the ring: Corrine Brown (D-FL), the “bat shit crazy” rep from the mean streets of Jacksonville’s North Side; Barbara Cubin (R-WY), the ex-cheerleader known for her “wack paranoia” and penis-shaped cookies; Tom Tancredo (R-CO), the immigration-obsessed nutjob; Bernie Sanders (I-VT), everyone’s favorite Vermont socialist; and Jean Schmidt (R-OH), the firearms-carrying, flag-jumpsuit-wearing, coward-calling congresswoman better known as “Mean Jean.”
The result? Jean Schmidt, in a landslide. “Mean Jean” received 60 percent of the vote — more votes than the other four competitors combined, and over three times as many as her nearest competitor, Tom Tancredo. Schmidt has scratched and clawed her way into the final round of Congressional Catfight. (For those of you who are curious, the full vote tally is available after the jump.)
Check back later today, when we’ll open the polls in Congressional Catfight: Harris vs. Schmidt. We’re predicting a close and ugly battle between these two tough ladies of the House.
Earlier: Congressional Catfight: The Nominees for the Wild Card Spot
Congressional Catfight: The Nominees for the Wild Card Spot
Monday, May 22nd, 2006
Last week, we solicited your nominations for a wild card contender, to take take on the winner of Congressional Catfight: Harris vs. Pelosi (polls closing soon; to vote, click here). You submitted lots of excellent nominations, by email and by comment, and we winnowed the field to five contenders.
Here’s the poll:
You may already know which one of these folks you’d like to vote for. But if you’re undecided and in need of more information, excerpts from nomination squibs appear after the jump.
Last week, we solicited your nominations for a wild card contender, to take take on the winner of Congressional Catfight: Harris vs. Pelosi (polls closing soon; to vote, click here). You submitted lots of excellent nominations, by email and by comment, and we winnowed the field to five contenders.
Here’s the poll:
You may already know which one of these folks you’d like to vote for. But if you’re undecided and in need of more information, excerpts from nomination squibs appear after the jump.
The Week In Comments
Friday, March 17th, 2006
Just a very brief reminder: we are still soliciting more questions for our Anonymous Hill Staffer to answer. So if you have one, lay it on us. That out of the way, let’s look at our favorite comments from this week — click on ‘em for context. MORE »
Just a very brief reminder: we are still soliciting more questions for our Anonymous Hill Staffer to answer. So if you have one, lay it on us. That out of the way, let’s look at our favorite comments from this week — click on ‘em for context. MORE »
“Jennifer Black”? Seriously? Why Not “Scarlett Evil” Or Something?
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006
Right, it’s settled, we totally love Republicans. MORE »
Right, it’s settled, we totally love Republicans. MORE »
Rep. Jean Schmidt: “Cowards Cut and Eat… A Cake With My Face On It!”
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006
Here at Wonkette, we have a weakness for stupid stories — and this one is pretty darn stupid. A regular correspondent wrote us: MORE »
Here at Wonkette, we have a weakness for stupid stories — and this one is pretty darn stupid. A regular correspondent wrote us: MORE »
Gossip Roundup: A Fleeing Jenna
Monday, December 5th, 2005
• Washington Whispers: John Kerry hunted birds, grilled meat, and watched football on male-bonding trip to Nebraska. . . Conservatives say Alito and Roberts are not enough to overturn Roe. . . Blogs excite Sen. Ted Kennedy but he doesn’t use a computer. . . Friends push Dick Armey as the next treasury secretary. [USN&WR]
• Inside the Beltway: DNC’s anti-Rep. Jean Schmidt billboards were rejected by ad agencies. [WT]
• Page Six: Jenna Bush reportedly lost her wallet –with her ID and $1,000 in cash– while trying to lose a suitor. [NYP]
• Lloyd Grove’s Lowdown: Is Arthur Sulzberger Jr. the next to go at the Times? [NYDN]
• Rush & Molloy: Condoleezza Rice is granted access to Mozart’s piano. . . Al Gore set to meet-up with college roommate Tommy Lee Jones. [NYDN]
• Washington Whispers: John Kerry hunted birds, grilled meat, and watched football on male-bonding trip to Nebraska. . . Conservatives say Alito and Roberts are not enough to overturn Roe. . . Blogs excite Sen. Ted Kennedy but he doesn’t use a computer. . . Friends push Dick Armey as the next treasury secretary. [USN&WR]
• Inside the Beltway: DNC’s anti-Rep. Jean Schmidt billboards were rejected by ad agencies. [WT]
• Page Six: Jenna Bush reportedly lost her wallet –with her ID and $1,000 in cash– while trying to lose a suitor. [NYP]
• Lloyd Grove’s Lowdown: Is Arthur Sulzberger Jr. the next to go at the Times? [NYDN]
• Rush & Molloy: Condoleezza Rice is granted access to Mozart’s piano. . . Al Gore set to meet-up with college roommate Tommy Lee Jones. [NYDN]
Gossip Roundup: Condi’s Size 6
Wednesday, November 30th, 2005
• Reliable Source: The Bush twins celebrated their 24th birthday in Austin. . . USA Today’s Barbara Slavin presses Condoleezza Rice on her dress size, hopes for her “castoffs”. . . Harold Ickes was hospitalized for two weeks after crashing his Vespa. . . Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) offers to hold a hearing on the unfair treatment of Terrell Owens. [WP]
• Inside the Beltway: DNC to post “Shame on You” poster in Rep. Jean Schmidt’s (R-Ohio) district. [WT]
• Under the Dome: Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) former drivers have used the job as a jump-start to political careers. . . A loser from season two of “The Apprentice” is considering a congressional race. . . What did Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) learn from her controversial comment on Murtha? Not to wear that red dress. [The Hill]
• Cindy Adams: The Clintons are going on public outings together. [NYP]
• Rush & Molloy: John Belushi’s wife turns on Bob Woodward. . . The Clintons are reportedly interested in a home in the Dominican Republic. [NYDN]
• The Scoop: Dennis Quaid spoofs the presidency in upcoming film; William Dafoe plays a Cheney-like vice president and Marcia Gay Harden is the first lady. [MSNBC]
• Reliable Source: The Bush twins celebrated their 24th birthday in Austin. . . USA Today’s Barbara Slavin presses Condoleezza Rice on her dress size, hopes for her “castoffs”. . . Harold Ickes was hospitalized for two weeks after crashing his Vespa. . . Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) offers to hold a hearing on the unfair treatment of Terrell Owens. [WP]
• Inside the Beltway: DNC to post “Shame on You” poster in Rep. Jean Schmidt’s (R-Ohio) district. [WT]
• Under the Dome: Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) former drivers have used the job as a jump-start to political careers. . . A loser from season two of “The Apprentice” is considering a congressional race. . . What did Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) learn from her controversial comment on Murtha? Not to wear that red dress. [The Hill]
• Cindy Adams: The Clintons are going on public outings together. [NYP]
• Rush & Molloy: John Belushi’s wife turns on Bob Woodward. . . The Clintons are reportedly interested in a home in the Dominican Republic. [NYDN]
• The Scoop: Dennis Quaid spoofs the presidency in upcoming film; William Dafoe plays a Cheney-like vice president and Marcia Gay Harden is the first lady. [MSNBC]
Daily Briefing: ‘Outlandish and Inconceivable’
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005
• Pentagon has a tentative plan to withdraw about 50,000 troops from Iraq over the next year. [WP]
• For oil executives who were involved in the energy task force, the truth depends on what the meaning of “participation” is. Sen. Frank Lautenberg’s (D-N.J.) definition: “If you’re doing anything more than breathing in the room when you’re there. Even if you’re a silent observer.” [WP]
• Bush allegedly talked to Tony Blair about bombing Al-Jazeera. Scott McClellan: “We are not interested in dignifying something so outlandish and inconceivable with a response.” [WP]
• FEMA will extend housing subsidies for Gulf Coast evacuees. [WP, NYT]
• Administration formally charges Jose Padilla ahead of Monday deadline; “the government has yet to settle on a consistent strategy for holding and punishing people it says are terrorists.” [NYT, NYT, WT, USAT, USAT]
• Judge delays decision on throwing out charges against Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas). [WP, LAT, NYT]
• Pentagon has a tentative plan to withdraw about 50,000 troops from Iraq over the next year. [WP]
• For oil executives who were involved in the energy task force, the truth depends on what the meaning of “participation” is. Sen. Frank Lautenberg’s (D-N.J.) definition: “If you’re doing anything more than breathing in the room when you’re there. Even if you’re a silent observer.” [WP]
• Bush allegedly talked to Tony Blair about bombing Al-Jazeera. Scott McClellan: “We are not interested in dignifying something so outlandish and inconceivable with a response.” [WP]
• FEMA will extend housing subsidies for Gulf Coast evacuees. [WP, NYT]
• Administration formally charges Jose Padilla ahead of Monday deadline; “the government has yet to settle on a consistent strategy for holding and punishing people it says are terrorists.” [NYT, NYT, WT, USAT, USAT]
• Judge delays decision on throwing out charges against Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas). [WP, LAT, NYT]
Remainders: Games for Young Conservatives
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005
• Games for young conservatives: Risk/Balderdash. “Risk all as you move with impunity to achieve world domination. Then, make up all kinds of crazy shit afterwards to justify what you did.” [Mr. Sun]
• Bradgelina moving to Dupont? [Hollywood Rag, HomeVisit]
• Pat Robertson of the Hail Satan Network. [Conspiracy Planet]
• It distresses us that someone is using “Gang of 500″ in a completely unironic or sarcastic way. That it is James Carville does not help. [Chronicle of Higher Education]
• Jean Schmidt called Jack Murtha a coward on the floor of the House because a Marine asked her to. Only he didn’t. [Cincinnati Enquirer]
• “Martin Bashir will not be allowed to wear black leather pants on ‘New Nightline’ when he debuts as one of the ‘Nightline Three’ on Nov. 28.” Whew. [WP]
• Games for young conservatives: Risk/Balderdash. “Risk all as you move with impunity to achieve world domination. Then, make up all kinds of crazy shit afterwards to justify what you did.” [Mr. Sun]
• Bradgelina moving to Dupont? [Hollywood Rag, HomeVisit]
• Pat Robertson of the Hail Satan Network. [Conspiracy Planet]
• It distresses us that someone is using “Gang of 500″ in a completely unironic or sarcastic way. That it is James Carville does not help. [Chronicle of Higher Education]
• Jean Schmidt called Jack Murtha a coward on the floor of the House because a Marine asked her to. Only he didn’t. [Cincinnati Enquirer]
• “Martin Bashir will not be allowed to wear black leather pants on ‘New Nightline’ when he debuts as one of the ‘Nightline Three’ on Nov. 28.” Whew. [WP]
Can Hackett Hack It?
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005
Ohio? Anyone? What kind of bellwether election can it be if no one’s leaking exit polls? We’ve been following some of the Right’s coverage of the race between Paul Hackett (handsome Iraq War vet Democrat) versus Jean Schmidt (sort of scary marathon-running lady Republican). Rush Limbaugh in particular has said that Dems pinning their hopes on this race just shows they don’t learn from their mistakes: You know, like from the last time they ran a veteran critical of the unpopular war he was in. So, really, the best part about Hackett winning in Ohio would be proving it really was John Kerry’s fault that John Kerry lost. MORE »
Ohio? Anyone? What kind of bellwether election can it be if no one’s leaking exit polls? We’ve been following some of the Right’s coverage of the race between Paul Hackett (handsome Iraq War vet Democrat) versus Jean Schmidt (sort of scary marathon-running lady Republican). Rush Limbaugh in particular has said that Dems pinning their hopes on this race just shows they don’t learn from their mistakes: You know, like from the last time they ran a veteran critical of the unpopular war he was in. So, really, the best part about Hackett winning in Ohio would be proving it really was John Kerry’s fault that John Kerry lost. MORE »
