There is some good news for convicted former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich — while in prison, he can keep his swooping trademark hairdo, reports St. Louis Today.
Politics
The Internet’s Presidential Candidate: NBC Anchor Brian Williams
A group of fans want to elect news anchor Brian Williams president forever, even though he has no interest in the position. Philosopher king much? Somebody’s been reading Plato!
Newt Gingrich’s Biggest Campaign Hurdle: Tiffany & Co.
We thought Newt Gingrich owed between $250,000 and $500,000 to Tiffany and Co, the upscale jewelry store, but now we know it’s worse.
It Ain’t Over Until the President Sings: Bill Clinton’s Life Gets the Opera Treatment
Penning an autobiography and being the subject of numerous books and films is practically in the job description of a US president.
Comedy or Activism? Jon Stewart Spars With Fox News’ Chris Wallace
Jon Stewart faced off against Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday yesterday, debating whether The Daily Show is a form of activism that is pushing a liberal agenda.
Would You Send Your Kid to a Tea Party Summer Camp?
This is no light-hearted camp: your child will learn “the principles of liberty, free markets, and limited government.”
Quote: Gabrielle Giffords Returns to Tucson for First Time Since Attack
“Wheels down Tucson. Gabrielle & Mark looking forward to a beautiful weekend.”
–A GABRIELLE GIFFORDS STAFFER, tweeting from the Arizona congresswoman’s account @Rep_Giffords, noting that she has landed in her hometown of Tucson …
Press Conference Drama: Anthony Weiner’s Heckler Strikes Again
While it wasn’t that surprising that Anthony Weiner announced his resignation at Thursday’s press conference, it was a bit surprising that a heckler was back in the audience.
Of Course, There’s Now an Anthony Weiner Action Figure
Who would actually buy this?
Oh No, Not Canada Too: Northern Politician Also Tweeted a ‘Weiner’ Shot
In what has to be the most unimaginative scandal name ever, “Weinergate North” has afflicted Canada with its sleazy Tweets.
Pretty Impressive: Sarah Palin’s E-Mails Score at Eighth-Grade Reading Level
When nearly 25,000 of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s e-mails were released last week, we all were given a (much anticipated) look not only at what she was writing, but how she was writing.
Five Discoveries from the Sarah Palin E-Mail Dump
On Friday afternoon, 24,199 printed pages of Sarah Palin’s e-mails were released. Reporters went crazy. Here’s what they found out so far.