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Justice Scalia Loved This Gerrymander

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

The New York Times, in its typical genteel fashion, describes New York’s 24th Congressional district as “horseshoe shaped.” But a horseshoe isn’t the first thing that came to our minds when we saw the district on a map: MORE »


Crazy Congressional Candidate of the Day

Friday, March 17th, 2006

zirkle.jpgWe hear that it’s basically a done deal that Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) is announcing his retirement today. So we’d like to recommend a replacement. This gentleman here is currently running an unwinnable primary race against Count Rep. Chocola. We highly recommend pulling him out and sending him to defend Mr. Boehlert’s district. Why? Because he’s got an unbeatable platform: MORE »


Gossip Roundup: Novak Fights Back

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005

Reliable Source: Bob Novak receives scolding after a fight with a fellow first class passenger: “Some guy pushed me and I pushed him back.”. . . Signatures restaurant shuts its doors. . . Tom Friedman wins the Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award with a cash prize of $52,000. [WP]
Under the Dome: Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) are growing beards for hunting season. . . Budget bill passes because of impromptu BBQ between Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del.) to Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-N.Y.), two key lawmakers. . . Sens. McCain and Lott attend University of Mississippi football game together. [The Hill]
Lloyd Grove’s Lowdown: Lloyd Grove’s autographed copy of Lewis Libby’s novel auctions for $90. [NYDN]
Rush & Molloy: John Kerry attends NASCAR race in Miami. [NYDN]
Page Six: Jenna Bush spotted at Fat Baby store in New York looking “absolutely lovely.” [NYP]