Politics Daily http://www.politicsdaily.com Politics Daily http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.politicsdaily.com/media/feedlogo.gif Politics Daily http://www.politicsdaily.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Obama Jokes for His Supper at His First Gridiron Dinner Appearance as Presidenthttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/13/obama-jokes-for-his-supper-at-his-first-appearance-at-exclusive/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/13/obama-jokes-for-his-supper-at-his-first-appearance-at-exclusive/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/13/obama-jokes-for-his-supper-at-his-first-appearance-at-exclusive/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Bowing to precedent -- and perhaps the advice of his 2012 campaign staff -- President Obama finally attended the dinner that has been thrown by Washington journalists for 126 years.

 

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]]>Haley BarbourAnnie GroerSun, 13 Mar 2011 11:48:00 ESTThe Gridiron Club's 2011 Political/Media Roast and Toast Lyricshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/13/the-gridiron-clubs-2011-political-media-roast-and-toast-lyrics/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/13/the-gridiron-clubs-2011-political-media-roast-and-toast-lyrics/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/13/the-gridiron-clubs-2011-political-media-roast-and-toast-lyrics/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Here are the lyrics from every parody performed this weekend at the Gridiron dinner by nearly 100 journalists and a handful of vocally-blessed ringers with truly great voices.

 

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]]>Annie GroerSun, 13 Mar 2011 11:43:00 ESTToo Short, Too Fat -- Even Too Attractive -- to Be President?http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/too-short-too-fat-even-too-attractive-to-be-president/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/too-short-too-fat-even-too-attractive-to-be-president/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/too-short-too-fat-even-too-attractive-to-be-president/#commentsFiled under:


Mitch Daniels, Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney -- who has the winning appearance? Sure, ideology and experience should trump cosmetology, but recent history tells us good looks and stature count.

 

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]]>appearancehandsomemark russellmichele bachmannMike HuckabeeMitch DanielsMitt Romneynewt gingrichoverweightSarah PalinAnnie GroerSun, 20 Feb 2011 22:00:00 ESTEx-Rep. Chris Lee, Wife in Retreat While Craigslist Ad-Placer Yesha Callahan Speaks Outhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/13/ex-rep-chris-lee-wife-in-retreat-while-craigslist-ad-placer-ye/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/13/ex-rep-chris-lee-wife-in-retreat-while-craigslist-ad-placer-ye/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/13/ex-rep-chris-lee-wife-in-retreat-while-craigslist-ad-placer-ye/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Lee and his wife are in Florida trying to "work things out" after he resigned over a dalliance on Craigslist with a woman who placed a "seeking men" ad. Meanwhile, Callahan has more to say about the episode.

 

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]]>Christopher LeeChristopher Lee CraigslistCongressman CraigslistMichele LeeValentines Dayyesha callahanAnnie GroerSun, 13 Feb 2011 10:32:00 ESTYesha Callahan, Who Outed Craigslist Romeo Chris Lee, Is No Longer Anonymoushttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/11/yesha-callahan-who-outed-craigslist-romeo-chris-lee-is-no-long/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/11/yesha-callahan-who-outed-craigslist-romeo-chris-lee-is-no-long/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/11/yesha-callahan-who-outed-craigslist-romeo-chris-lee-is-no-long/#comments
Callahan says she frets about her revelations' effect on her career, family and personal life. Meanwhile, House Speaker John Boehner says Lee resigned on his own and wasn't pushed out the door.

 

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]]>chris leeChristopher Leecraigslistdailyguidanceyesha callahanAnnie GroerFri, 11 Feb 2011 09:55:00 EST'Craigslist Congressman' Chris Lee and the 'Leggy Glamazon' Who Unmasked Himhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/10/craigslist-congressman-chris-lee-and-the-leggy-glamazon-who/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/10/craigslist-congressman-chris-lee-and-the-leggy-glamazon-who/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/10/craigslist-congressman-chris-lee-and-the-leggy-glamazon-who/#comments
The woman Lee flirted with online says he has only himself to blame: "People cheat everyday, but only dumb people get caught."

 

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]]>christopher leejohn boenherAnnie GroerThu, 10 Feb 2011 11:34:00 ESTNew York Rep. Chris Lee Resigns Over Craigslist Dating Ad and Sexy Photohttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/09/new-york-rep-chris-lee-resigns-over-craigslist-dating-ad-and-se/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/09/new-york-rep-chris-lee-resigns-over-craigslist-dating-ad-and-se/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/09/new-york-rep-chris-lee-resigns-over-craigslist-dating-ad-and-se/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The married father stepped down and apologized Wednesday after reports surfaced that he'd answered a 'Woman Seeking Man' ad with a shirtless photo of himself.

 

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]]>chris leechris lee craigslistchris lee resignationchris lee shirtless photoCraigslistGawkerAnnie GroerWed, 09 Feb 2011 17:00:00 ESTChelsea Clinton in New York, Marc Mezvinsky in Wyoming, Still a 'Very Happy' Couple, Friend Sayshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/03/chelsea-clinton-in-new-york-marc-mezvinsky-in-wyoming-still-a/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/03/chelsea-clinton-in-new-york-marc-mezvinsky-in-wyoming-still-a/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/03/chelsea-clinton-in-new-york-marc-mezvinsky-in-wyoming-still-a/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


A tabloid report that the pair is on the rocks -- over when to start a family -- is 'completely false,' a family friend told Politics Daily.

 

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]]>chelsea+clintonchelsea+clinton+annulmentchelsea+clinton+newschelseaclintonchelseaclintonannulmentchelseaclintonnewsGoldman Sachshillary+clintonhillaryclintonJackson Holemarc+mezvinskymarcmezvinskyNational EnquirerWyo.Annie GroerThu, 03 Feb 2011 20:30:00 ESTReagan Road Trip -- Sites to Visit, Coast to Coasthttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/reagan-road-trip-sites-to-visit-coast-to-coast/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/reagan-road-trip-sites-to-visit-coast-to-coast/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/reagan-road-trip-sites-to-visit-coast-to-coast/#commentsFiled under: ,


For Ronald Reagan fans, there's no shortage of places to visit named in his honor, from an exhibit at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum in Germany to a missile silo in North Dakota.

 

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]]>dailyguidanceRonald Reagan Legacy ProjectRonald Reagan Memorial HighwayUSS Ronald ReaganAnnie GroerWed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 ESTRonald Reagan Lives On -- in Schools, Streets and a Warship Bearing His Namehttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/ronald-reagan-lives-on-in-schools-streets-and-battleships/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/ronald-reagan-lives-on-in-schools-streets-and-battleships/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/ronald-reagan-lives-on-in-schools-streets-and-battleships/#commentsFiled under: , ,


More than 100 sites -- from Washington, D.C. to Ballyporene, Ireland -- boast the Reagan brand. Fans have even tried to get his visage added to Mount Rushmore.

 

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]]>Berlin WallCheckpoint CharlieGeorge WillGrover NorquistLynn NofzigerRonald Reagan BuildingRonald Reagan Legacy ProjectAnnie GroerWed, 02 Feb 2011 21:51:00 ESTRonald Reagan's Children Disagree on His Alzheimer's, His Legacy and the GOPhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/28/ronald-reagans-children-disagree-on-his-alzheimers-his-legacy/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/28/ronald-reagans-children-disagree-on-his-alzheimers-his-legacy/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/28/ronald-reagans-children-disagree-on-his-alzheimers-his-legacy/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Ronald Reagan's four children, two each from his two marriages, tell ABC they were not close. "For were or a blended family, there was nothing blended about us," said Michael Reagan.

 

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]]>Alzheimers diseaseblended familychristiane amanpourjane wymanMaureen ReaganMichael ReaganMy Father at 100Nancy ReaganPatti DavisRon ReaganRonald Reagans 100th BirthdayThe Lives Our Mothers Leave UsThe Long GoodbyeTwice AdoptedAnnie GroerFri, 28 Jan 2011 19:20:00 ESTHow the Challenger Tragedy Gripped the Nation: A 'Perfect Storm' of Eventshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/26/how-the-challenger-tragedy-gripped-the-nation-a-perfect-storm/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/26/how-the-challenger-tragedy-gripped-the-nation-a-perfect-storm/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/26/how-the-challenger-tragedy-gripped-the-nation-a-perfect-storm/#commentsFiled under: ,


Twenty-five years ago Friday, the space shuttle carrying seven astronauts, including teacher Christa McAuliffe, disintegrated before our eyes. Few events have so shaken our country.

 

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]]>Apollo 1Ben NelsonChallenger Sevenchrista mcauliffeGrace Corriganmark kellyNASAronald reaganSpace Shuttle Columbiaspace shuttle endeavourAnnie GroerWed, 26 Jan 2011 21:45:00 ESTState of the Union Bipartisan 'Date Night' Updatehttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/25/state-of-the-union-bipartisan-date-night-update/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/25/state-of-the-union-bipartisan-date-night-update/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/25/state-of-the-union-bipartisan-date-night-update/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) have paired off in their seating choices. So have a number of freshmen, including Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.).

 

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]]>aaron schockChris Coonsdebbie dingellJohn BoozmanJohn DingellJohn Thunekirsten gillibrandShelley Moore CapitoState of the UnionAnnie GroerTue, 25 Jan 2011 07:22:00 ESTState of the Union Bipartisan Seating: Comity Central for Lawmakershttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/23/state-of-the-union-bi-partisan-seating-comity-central-for-lawma/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/23/state-of-the-union-bi-partisan-seating-comity-central-for-lawma/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/23/state-of-the-union-bi-partisan-seating-comity-central-for-lawma/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Get ready for something approaching a massive congressional date night as pairs and groups of Republicans and Democrats cozy up in adjoining seats for the State of the Union address.

 

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]]>Mark UdallMark Udall State of the UnionAnnie GroerSun, 23 Jan 2011 09:00:00 ESTObamas Host China's President Hu at Glitzy White House State Dinnerhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/19/obamas-host-chinas-president-hu-at-glitzy-white-house-state-din/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/19/obamas-host-chinas-president-hu-at-glitzy-white-house-state-din/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/19/obamas-host-chinas-president-hu-at-glitzy-white-house-state-din/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,


The entree was lobster and rib eye. Mrs. Obama wore Alexander McQueen. But it was the guest list -- from Goldman Sachs' Lloyd Blankfein to Vogue Editor Anna Wintour -- that made the event a standout.

 

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]]>Anna WintourJimmy CarterKenneth RothLloyd BlankfeinWhite House East RoomAnnie GroerWed, 19 Jan 2011 23:00:00 ESTGuest List for White House State Dinner Honoring China President Hu Jintaohttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/19/guest-list-for-white-house-state-dinner-honoring-china-president/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/19/guest-list-for-white-house-state-dinner-honoring-china-president/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/19/guest-list-for-white-house-state-dinner-honoring-china-president/#commentsFiled under: , ,


From the Honorable Madeleine Albright to His Excellency Sun Yibiao, the Obamas' 225-person guest list made for a powerful party.

 

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]]>Annie GroerWed, 19 Jan 2011 17:50:00 ESTSpeaker Boehner Declines Third Straight Obama State Dinnerhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/18/speaker-boehner-declines-third-straight-obama-state-dinner/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/18/speaker-boehner-declines-third-straight-obama-state-dinner/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/18/speaker-boehner-declines-third-straight-obama-state-dinner/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


The speaker will not attend Wednesday's dinner for President Hu Jintao of China. 'Speaker Boehner will have a substantive meeting with President Hu later this week,' his spokesman told Politics Daily.

 

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]]>Barack ObamadiplomacyJohn BoehnerPresident Hu Jintaospeaker of the housestate dinnerstate dinner invitationAnnie GroerTue, 18 Jan 2011 17:23:00 ESTGabrielle Giffords' Husband Mark Kelly: She Gave Me a Neck Rub in ICUhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/17/gabrielle-giffords-husband-mark-kelly-she-gave-me-a-neck-rub/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/17/gabrielle-giffords-husband-mark-kelly-she-gave-me-a-neck-rub/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/17/gabrielle-giffords-husband-mark-kelly-she-gave-me-a-neck-rub/#commentsFiled under:


Kelly tells ABC's Diane Sawyer the 10-minute neck massage was typical of his wife's 'selfless' personality. He also said he would be willing to meet with Jared Loughner's parents.

 

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]]>Diane SawyerJared LoughnerNASA astronautAnnie GroerMon, 17 Jan 2011 15:20:00 ESTMichael Reagan Rips Half-Brother Ron Over Book and Alzheimer's Claimhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/15/michael-reagan-rips-half-brother-ron-over-book-and-alzheimers-c/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/15/michael-reagan-rips-half-brother-ron-over-book-and-alzheimers-c/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/15/michael-reagan-rips-half-brother-ron-over-book-and-alzheimers-c/#commentsFiled under: ,


Michael Reagan blasted as "falsehoods and lies" the suggestion by half-brother Ron Reagan that their father may have had Alzheimer's disease while still in the White House.

 

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]]>reaganAnnie GroerSat, 15 Jan 2011 19:30:00 ESTRep. Giffords Voted Against Pelosi for House Speaker -- but That Was So Last Weekhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/13/rep-giffords-voted-against-pelosi-for-minority-leader-but-tha/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/13/rep-giffords-voted-against-pelosi-for-minority-leader-but-tha/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/13/rep-giffords-voted-against-pelosi-for-minority-leader-but-tha/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Giffords backed John Lewis for speaker, but Pelosi may not be keeping score. Pelosi, a mentor for Democratic women on the Hill, was at Giffords' hospital bedside and visited her grieving aides.

 

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]]>Debbie Wasserman SchultzJohn Lewiskirsten gillibrandAnnie GroerThu, 13 Jan 2011 20:42:00 EST