January 2011
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Jan 31st
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What do the Senate’s first legislative moves tell us about the changing identity of the chamber? Jim O’Sullivan gives his take.
Jan 31st
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Exclusive: Ex-Gawker Guy Snyder to Head Atlantic... →
Welcome to the Atlantic Media family, Gabriel. idlewyld: shortformblog: soupsoup: via Nick Summers at The New York Observer Former Gawker editor-in-chief Gabriel Snyder has been tapped to run The Atlantic Wire and build up a news aggregation staff in New York, as the 154-year-old magazine continues to carve out a home on the web. “There’s been no doubt that the Atlantic has been very...
Jan 31st
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Happy Monday! What member of Congress once served as a vice president for Safari Club International, an advocacy group for hunters? UPDATE: 3:30 p.m.: Looks like we stumped you all today. The answer is Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga.
Jan 31st
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Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) gets a second chance at delivering a rebuttal to Pres. Obama’s State of the Union address. Bill Maher, on the State of the Union: “I love it when they come out and the guys says, ‘Ladies and Gentleman the President of the United States’ really loud so McCain can even hear.” Today’s Must See Moment — Fast forward to 0:47...
Jan 31st
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“The President has made a number of calls to foreign leaders to discuss the...”
– The White House
Jan 30th
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“At 1:00 pm today, the President convened a meeting of his national security...”
– The White House
Jan 29th
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Jan 29th
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This week’s edition of “Washington Week” features National Journal’s Susan Davis.
Jan 29th
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Dow off 166 points on turmoil #egypt #jan25
Jan 28th
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Al Jazeera English: Live Stream →
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A Friday thank you to Gregg Sangillo of the Almanac of American Politics for providing questions! What member of Congress exposed financial mismanagement at an Orange County, Calif., automobile dealership group, which led to him becoming a chief executive with the company? Update, 1:25 p.m.: Congrats to breakingintoheaven for correctly (and quickly) answering Rep. John Campbell, R-Calif.!
Jan 28th
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Another winter storm hits the east coast, leaving many people in Washington D.C. without electricity. Jay Leno on the storm: “Completely shut down Washington D.C., … it’s like the Tea Party’s dream come true.” President Obama answers questions from YouTube users on his drug policy. Today’s Must See Moment — Fast forward to 1:40 for Jimmy Kimmel’s,...
Jan 28th
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Jan 27th
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Stephen Colbert thinks Pres. Obama laid out a clear plan to move the U.S. forward in his State of the Union adderss, “Yes, we’ll win the future. If we just keep pumping quarters into it, this thing has got to pay up. We’re due!” Jon Stewart focused on the human stories from the State of the Union. Today’s Must See Moment — Fast forward to 0:35 when Jimmy...
Jan 27th
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What member of Congress remarked to legendary pitcher Roger Clemens, “You’re one of my heroes, but it’s hard to believe you, sir”? UPDATE, 4:25 p.m.: No correct answers today. The correct answer is Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. Credit to idroolinmysleep for correctly guessing it was referring to steroid use.
Jan 27th
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Jan 26th
“None of us can predict with certainty what the next big industry will be, or...”
– President Barack Obama (via soupsoup)
Jan 26th
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Breaking: Dow industrials index passes 12,000, a... →
Jan 26th
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Jan 26th
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Today’s question is a bit tricky. What senator scaled the north face, but did not reach the top, of Mount Everest? UPDATE, 11:40 a.m.: Yes, all three of you are correct: it’s Sen. Mark Udall. Guess the question wasn’t too tricky after all!
Jan 26th
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Today’s photo of the day will come later this evening, for obvious reasons.
Jan 25th
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“Glad that seat mate for tonight is new R Sen Jerry Moran from KS.He’s also...”
– Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.
Jan 25th
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Jan 25th
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Today's Trivia Question
Today’s trivia question deals with the congressman delivering the GOP response to tonight’s State of the Union address. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., used to work as legislative director to what former senator? UPDATE, 2:15 p.m.: Yes, robertocf, you are correct! Ryan worked for Sam Brownback, who is now Governor of Kansas.
Jan 25th
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Conan O’Brien is excited that Democrats and Republicans plan to sit together during Pres. Obama’s State of the Union address, “So if for no other reason, just tune in for the raw sexual tension.” Jon Stewart issues a challenge to find someone on Fox News alluding to their political opponents as using Nazi techniques — in less time then it takes him to make a pie. ...
Jan 25th
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GUEST LIST FOR THE FIRST LADY’S BOX
First Lady Michelle Obama   Dr. Jill Biden   Phil Schiliro, Assistant to the President and Director, Office of Legislative Affairs   Gary and Robert Allen (Rochester Hills, MI) Gary and his brother Robert have been partners in the family business, Allen Brothers Inc., a roofing products manufacturing company, for 25 years.  With the help of $500,000 from the Recovery Act, the Allen brothers were...
Jan 25th
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Jan 24th
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“This morning, the Vice President reported for jury duty with the Superior Court...”
– Statement from Vice President Biden’s Office
Jan 24th
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Trivia Time!
Welcome to our second week of political trivia, powered by National Journal’s Almanac of American Politics. What current senator managed Democrat Gary Hart’s presidential campaign in the New Hampshire primary in 1984? UPDATE, 1:50 p.m.: Congrats to breakingintoheaven for correctly guessing Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.
Jan 24th
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Bill Maher thinks Pres. Obama should try to make House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) cry during the State of the Union by telling the story of “Old Yeller”, “The state of our union is strong, but not so good for one special dog.” Jay Leno, on House Republicans voting to repeal ‘Obama-care’: “Now don’t confuse that with the Republican...
Jan 24th
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BREAKING NEWS: Rudy Giuliani says he's 'more...
markcoatney: brooklynmutt: @PiersMorgan Oh, please. Oh, please. 
Jan 21st
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Today's Trivia Question!
Welcome to our second installment of political trivia, powered by National Journal’s Almanac of American Politics. This weekend, two big football games will be played to determine which teams go to this year’s Super Bowl. What member of Congress represents Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears and location of the NFC Championship game on Sunday? What member of Congress represents...
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“That is why I have come to speak to you tonight - because the promise of America...”
– Excerpts of Michele Bachmann’s speech (scheduled for tonight) were obtained Thursday evening by MinnPost. Read more here. (via minnpost)
Jan 21st
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The White House dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao was a success, but Conan O’Brien thinks Hu didn’t enjoy his dessert, “At the end of the meal, Jintao opened a fortune cookie that said, ‘You will lend us another trillion dollars.’” Jon Stewart on the U.S. owing China almost a trillion dollars: “Quick American turn off the lights! Maybe he’ll...
Jan 21st
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