In Perry County, Ala., second Monday in Nov. is to be ‘Barack Obama Day’
On Deadline makes note of a story in today's Birmingham News about the first such honor we've heard of: Perry County, Ala., lawmakers have decided to make the second Monday in November "Barack Obama Day." As we noted two weeks...Bush pardons ‘Pumpkin’ & ‘Pecan’
A presidential tradition going back to the Truman administration was just extended. In the Rose Garden of the White House, President Bush granted "pardons" to Pumpkin and Pecan, two turkeys who now get to spend the rest of their days...What happens when a president-elect goes out for a sandwich? Read on
President-elect Barack Obama took a break today to get some sandwiches. Carol Lee of Politico represented the "print" news media and filed this pool report about what happened: Obama arrived at Manny's Cafeteria and Deli at 12:29 pm to a...In St. Paul, ‘Count von Count’ will appear next Spring
The St. Paul Saints love odd promotions and the minor leage baseball team has jumped on the Minnesota Senate recount story for its latest: "Count von Count" bobble head dolls that have the faces of both incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman,...How’s your ‘civic literacy?’ Take the test
Earlier this week we reported about the bit of a kerfuffle over a Zogby survey, done for an anti-Obama website, that appeared to show that that the president-elect's supporters don't know much about current events or politics. We pointed out...Dave’s ‘Top 10 things overheard during Obama’s meeting with McCain’
From last night's Late Show with David Letterman, on CBS: 10. "Oh, just preparing to be president. What have you been up to?" 9. "I know a guy who would be a perfect secretary of Plumbing." 8. "What was the...Looking for a room at the Inaugurual? Don’t forget Pa., Sen. Casey says
Don't overlook his state if you're trying to find a place to stay near Washington on or about Inauguration Day, says the Democratic senator from Pennsylvania, Bob Casey. He calls it "an affordable option just a short drive or train...Dave’s ‘Top 10 things overheard during the Bush/Obama meeting’
November 11th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Democrats, Obama administration, Offbeat, Presidential race, 2008
CBS-TV's Late Show with David Letterman last night had its own take on Monday's historic meeting at the White House between President Bush and President-elect Barack Obama:Biden’s looking to shed a few pounds; loves Michelle Obama
November 7th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Democrats, Obama administration, Offbeat, Presidential race, 2008
When USA TODAY's Kathy Kiely went down to the fitness center at her Chicago hotel this morning, there was Vice-president elect Joe Biden. She files these notes; Biden seemed to be trying to stay incognito with a tan New Mexico...