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Michele Bachmann, queen of the summer news quizzes

By Chris Steller | 09.08.09 | 10:08 am

Were U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann to give a school speech of her own — “What I Did During My Summer Vacation” — she could confidently state that she cemented a place for herself in the national news media’s consciousness. The…

Blago’s bad hair meme (with Pawlenty cameo!)

By Paul Schmelzer | 12.11.08 | 2:31 pm

Forget Gov. Rod Blagovejich‘s “supercilious attitude towards government ethics, we’re more concerned with his super silly cilium (he was trying to line his coffers when he shoulda been lining up a new coiffure!).” That’s how pop culture…

Communists, comedians and Pat Boone

By Paul Demko | 11.13.08 | 9:43 am

Gail Collins weighs in on Minnesota’s contentious senate race in The New York Times today. The columnist finds sweet relief in the unsettled contest for political junkies uncertain how to occupy their time now that hitting refresh on…