Wonkette

One of the funniest, tragic outcomes of Obama’s takeover of the Democrats is how certain factions of the party — white, rural “yellow dogs” or “blue reds” or “purple assholes,” depending on the current lexicon — cannot, at all, give support to Obama, for fear of losing support in their red-leaning districts. This comprises 10-25 Democratic members of Congress and virtually all Southern branches of the party. Now, silence is one thing. But when they start literally calling him a terrorist — as some Democratic leaders in Tennessee are doing — to distance themselves, then that might be a modest form of overkill. MORE »

• Heard on the Hill: Representative Lincoln Davis (D-TN) on the gay marriage amendment: “This is why I think the amendment should outlaw adultery and make it a felony.” … “Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Fla.) is hosting his second annual “Penthouse Party” at his decidedly un-penthouse apartment, featuring, as always, cans of Budweiser, Oreo cookies, Diet Coke, Ritz crackers and his favorite, Easy Cheese….” [Roll Call]
• Reliable Source: Representative Robert Wexler (D-Fla) attended the screening of the Sundance documentary about his office, The Hill. [WP]