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We love all the weird scientific-studies-with-political-implications that are Richard Morin’s stock-in-trade (see links collected below). In today’s Post, citing a study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, he informs us: MORE »

Pity the poor Daily Candy! Washington DC can’t quite figure out what to do with it, and they can’t quite figure out Washington DC — as evidenced in today’s perky missive, which directs subscribers to a survey (please please please say you buy 10+ beauty products monthy, they whisper). Alas, even in their attempt to learn the very old fashioned way just who the hell their audience is, they show that, perhaps, it may be a lost cause:

C’mon, ladies. We don’t go to your house and mispronounce “Houston Street,” do we? MORE »

Churning out scientific studies connecting personality traits with political views — e.g., conservatives are happier, or secretly racist, or just plain scary — has turned into a veritable cottage industry. And the studies just keep on coming. MORE »

So the Post did this thing where they “morphed” a couple representatives’ faces with those of (MAVERICK RENEGADE LONE WOLF ETC. ETC.) John McCain and Hillary Clinton. We’re not sure why, but they seem to think it’s important. The end result: a touch of Hillary makes any anonymous pol more likable. John, though, just makes you look untrustworthy and puffy. We do think Senator McCain is perfectly likable — doesn’t everyone have an uncle who looks like him? But that doesn’t translate to electability. We would never want that particular uncle in any position of responsibility. Still, though, it’s hard not to think their methodology a little suspect. Who would you rather vote for: cute li’l Mary Bono (R-CA), or the “Paula Vaughn” the amalgam?
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The President’s approval rating has fallen to an all-time low of 34%. This puts him somewhere between chiropractors and bankers in terms of public respect. On the bright side, though, he’s still beating out HMO managers and insurance salesmen — a good politician always makes sure to poll more favorably than his donors, after all. MORE »

A survey of 2000 Playgirl readers provides the best news Washington men have had since the Senate recessed before taking their Viagra away:

— While 58% favored a slightly muscular build, 42% said they found love handles kind of sexy
– Chest hair is a turn-off according to 51 %, but 47% said just a little is fine with them
– Metrosexuals are definitely out, and rough around the edges rule the day (73%)
– Big bucks are unimportant; only 4% responded that money mattered in the long run

The real news here is that Playgirl found 2000 subscribers who aren’t men. Alternate headline: “Playgirl readers willing to settle.” MORE »