Eat like Obama

November 14th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

We’re on a presidential theme today.

Want to eat like a president-elect? Obama’s favorite pizzeria, Italian Fiesta Pizza in Hyde Park, "is taking its spicy-sauced, thin crust pizza to D.C. for an event previewing the food at the inauguration," HuffPo says.

What …

Bush’s “exit interviews”

November 14th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

Want to see Bush’s "exit interviews"? Atom.com has just that. We’re going to get tired of these in a bit, but until then … we’re told:  

Atom just launched a hilarious political video series, entitled "Face to Bush," the exit interviews. …

The number’s in: 200 Inaug tickets for each House member

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

“The word from upon high just came down,” a Hill staffer tells us. “Looks like each House office (rank and file, that is) will be getting 200 tickets. To match our 1,000+ requests. Oh well, staffers get first …

Jim Webb: Our office has received 26,000 requests for Inaug tix

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

Virginia Senator Jim Webb has sent a letter to the Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Chair Dianne Feinstein (otherwise known as “The Don” of Capitol Hill, with ultimate power) asking that his state’s close proximity to D.C. be considered when …

“There’s a new group in town and Hollywood is excited to learn about it”

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

The Obama campaign is going to do wonders for the gang running Artists & Athletes, the non-profit that has found its niche within the confines of Hollywood’s interest in and naiveté of Washington.

Last night the ballroom at the Four …

What soothing sounds those coins do make

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

It’s Super Obama World!

It’s fashioned after old-school Super Mario Brothers, but obviously with a nice Obama twist.

This is the best possible way to recall the ’90s with glee and blow off work, all while being political.

Ba da ba ba …

Craig Robinson, on the Hill

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

Craig Robinson, brother of Michelle Obama, and, perhaps more importantly today, Oregon State University’s basketball coach, told the NYT this week: "I want players to know that I’m recruiting them to play basketball at Oregon State and, to the …

How much is meeting Obama worth to you?

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

As of now you have 7 days, 2 hours and 23 minutes to bid on meeting President Elect Obama during the Inauguration, as offered up on Charity Buzz.

Starting rate is $47,500, and - as of now …

The faction vs. Boehner

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

More GOP leadership race drama. Of course.

Apparently there’s a faction of conservative Members who are revolting against Minority “Still” Leader John Boehner’s “attempt to force leadership votes next week instead of waiting until January,” snitches a source in the …

Because, really, there’s never too much Rahm anything

November 12th, 2008 · No Comments

By: Anne Schroeder Mullins

Rahm Facts!

A website devoted to The Best of Rahm, including, but not limited to: “Maul Her Amen is an Anagram for Rahm Emanuel.”

Facts:

“Hates Arby’s.”

“We would all have healthcare if Bill Clinton would have listened to Rahm.”

“Tried to …




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