It’s time we throw out a celebrity roundup of those who apparently and alledgedly are coming to the Inaugural in just mere weeks.

So far this is the list Shenanigans has come up with - please email us or let us …

There’s a new Film Festival in town, and it’s politically minded, too.

"Politics on Film is the nation’s first juried film festival with a mission to highlight political film broadly, providing a platform for filmmakers who focus on government, the electoral …

Also! Please notice the beautiful and fabulous anonymous tip box to our right. It’s a new addition - let’s take advantage of it.

And, not to be outdone, there’s a new general email as well these days, for those who fear …

…has reminded some people of Seinfeld of all things. George, to be specific.

Heavy Soul writes "it is unbelievable how closely the Blagojevich/Burris controversy sounds exactly like an episode of Seinfeld." And has listed the changed names of some old …

We love this. Today on MSNBC Norah O’Donnell interviewed Lawrence O’Donnell (no relation) who, among his many hats, was a producer for “The West Wing.” (Let’s a take a moment in memory of the show. Silence.)

At the tail end …

…was Rahm Emanuel, who was kind enough to drop by DCCC Chair Chris Van Hollen’s swearing-in reception a few minutes ago.

That feisty Rahm made his way in the room and according to a reliable source declared:
“There are so many people …

It’s that time of year again. All that "friendly" Congressional wagering on hometown teams. 

You know, the ole "we’ll give you a box of Florida citrus if we lose" and "we’ll give you Boston Clam Chowder if we lose."

Anyway, no actual …

Rep. Ellen Tauscher has joined the ranks of the engaged-woman! Best Wishes - not congratulations - are in order! Her rep confirmed that happy news and sent us the following:

Representative Ellen Tauscher today announced her engagement to …

Well! Last night at Durbin’s big event at Bobby Vann’s he had a suprrise guest - none other than Barack Obama himself. The PEOUS showed up, sauntered over to the middle of the room to talk to the Durbin gang including Durbin’s …

New York Republican Chris Lee’s official swearing-in is today, signaling the start of his Congressional Career, but it seems he wanted to get the ball rolling a bit early.

Lee hails from the district of former Rep. Tom Reynolds, …