So he's got a Jag...well, now he's got a Jag that supports Obama

We learned this morning that Karl Rove's Jaguar - while parked on West Executive Ave. near the White House during his trip to New Orleans - was pranked by some fun-loving colleagues who covered it with plastic wrap, toy bald eagles and put an "I (heart) OBAMA" bumper sticker on the windshield. According to Politico, the coworkers say they did it because "they will miss his puckish humor in meetings."

For a silly little video, click here...

– Politico

'The brightest most fluorescent color possible'

Carole Bayer Sager over at Huffington Post had a funny little piece about Hillary at the recent debates. She's spot on - unfortunately because in the spotlight what we usually see is a very scary sight - but what really are the options for men? Here are some excerpts:

Have you noticed that after each Democratic debate, Hillary's numbers rise in the national polls?

The reason is simple.

She enters center stage, in the brightest most fluorescent color possible on the color wheel. She is aglow in bright coral, bright orange, bright yellow; while surrounded left and right by a chorus of dull looking men in seemingly identical dark suits all appearing indistinguishable from one another. What an entrance. ...

She also answers in a softer tone; her manner is less aggressive, more appealing. But she's winning over some of her critics primarily because the male frontrunners simply just don't shine. ... Thanks to the televised debates, the American people got to see Hillary Clinton on stage, her blonde hair shiny, eye makeup, rouge and lipstick in place, standing next to a chorus of men in black -- glistening.

It may be serious business, but it's still show business.

To read the entire article, click here...

– AP Photo/Cheryl Senter

Update

Sorry I've been a little aloof. Work's actually been busier than expected for recess - silly ol' Sen. Craig getting himself into all sorts of mischief. Anyway, I'll try to be better (though I know I promise that all too often...)

By the way, did you hear that Jenna was actually proposed to at Acadia National Park in Maine - that's where I was that day! How come I didn't hear about it until a couple days later? There was no secret service men lurking around that I saw. I guess my high-alert blogging senses were lax because of vacation.

By the way, channeling the Che Guevara t-shirt look, you too can have Barack Obama on your chest. Launching several new wares on his campaign site Monday, for just a few dollars you can don the 100 percent cotton duds.

Wasn't Obama on the cover of this one just a couple months ago?

Thanks for the tip. Another great pol making the cover of the magstands - I guess we're moving even further into the year of political celebrity. At least this one doesn't look too Photoshopped.

As FishbowlDC asks: Who will win this month's magazine candidate-off?

Any thoughts on which cover is better? (Though we all know they both seem a tad ridiculous...)

– Photo courtesy of FishbowlDC reader

On the Campaign Trail: Best Photos of the Week

Fred Thompson holds a baby pig at the Iowa State Fair.

- AP Photo/M. Spencer Green

Barack Obama and his daughter Sasha ride bumper cars at the Iowa State Fair.

- AP Photo/M. Spencer Green

Grace Dodd, daughter of Chris Dodd, covers his mouth as they walk off stage after the Democratic presidential debate Sunday.

- AP Photo/M. Spencer Green

Could that kid be any more scared as Dennis Kucinich and his wife, Elizabeth, take pictures with supporters outside of the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, N.H.

- AP Photo/Cheryl Senter

John McCain greets veterans after speaking at the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention in Kansas City, Mo.

- AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Rudy Giuliani shows off his stuffed monkey during a campaign stop at Dodge's general Store in New Boston, N.H.

- AP Photo/Jim Cole

Barack Obama stands with his daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, right, before speaking to potential supporters.

- AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

John Edwards waves to supporters as his campaign bus leaves his Iowa campaign headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.

- AP Photo/Kevin Sanders

And saving the best for last (NOTE: Not a political statement), Giuliani gets a touch of make-up as he prepares for an interview on "The O'Reilly Factor."

- AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews

Tired debate attire

Moderator: So, Sen. Edwards, what do you think about Hillary's outfit for this debate?

Edwards: Well, let me start out by saying that I just think Bill is great. He did wonderful things for this country. But could that jacket get any longer? Or mousier? And what is that thing over there? It looks like it's throwing up ribbon. But, yes, I think the Clinton presidency was a good one.

– AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

When too much may really be too much

Now here's a true supporter. (Now, just get her some support - you know what I mean...)

– AP Photo/M. Spencer Green

Hot doggy!

I'm back and had a wonderful mini-recess. (Looks like Penn. Gov. Ed Rendell did too.)

We'll be back in full swing in the next couple days.

– AP Photo/Patriot-News,
Sean Simmers

The blissful engagement

I figured I'd interupt my vacation a bit to actually find out what's going on in the world, and I find out Jenna Bush (clearly the more stylish twin) and Henry Hager got engaged!

Some info on the couple (according to AP):

• Henry Hager proposed marriage to Jenna on Wednesday in Maine. She said yes.

  
  

• Back in February 2005, Laura Bush was asked about the guy her daughter Jenna was seeing. "This is not a serious boyfriend - I hate to have to be the one to say it on television," said the first lady. "But he's a very nice young man."

  
  

• Following tradition, Henry first asked the president for permission to marry his daughter.

  
  

• Laura and George were engaged just six weeks before they tied the knot in 1977.

  
  

• Henry, a student at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, has a sterling Republican pedigree. His dad, John, is a former lieutenant governor of Virginia and now heads the state's Republican Party.

  
  
  

• They met while working on the president's 2004 reelection campaign and have been dating ever since. They have been spotted together everywhere in the past two years, most publicly at the White House dinner for Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla in November 2005. Soon after, Jenna was telling friends he was The One.

  
  

• The courtship was serious enough that in May 2006, Jenna apparently thought he was ready to tie the knot. The two were dining at Asia Nora when waiters brought champagne to the table - with a mysterious note taped to her glass. Jenna read it and burst out laughing. "I thought you were proposing!" she hollered loud enough for everyone to hear. "I nearly (soiled) my pants!"