Here’s video of the panel at the Personal Democracy Forum (WONKETTE PREMIUM AD $$$) where McCain “Internet Guy” Mark Soohoo informs the world that “John McCain is aware of the Internet.” Since this was a conference about technology, you can only imagine the giggles from the techie crowd, all of whom immediately Twitter the quote to their pet gerbils. Then Tracy Russo, a blogger gal, says your grandmother cannot understand Facebook, and neither can John McCain. Who gives a shit? [YouTube]

John Edwards is always excited to go home and see his Aryan cyborg-children after a hard day on the campaign trail. Rare are the days when he doesn’t bring them treats from the local haberdashery — Christmas figs! Turkish delights! Turkish Silvers! Ah, those Edwards boys love their patriarch. And that love grew twofold recently when Edwards came home with two new puppies, Rufus and Emma Claire! Yesterday, the Edwards team announced the “latest additions” to the family on its campaign blog, opening the door for commenters to post pictures of their new puppies too. Interestingly enough, one of these commenters was Tracy Russo, who writes said campaign blog. MORE »