who can't live on 168,000 a year? the president's spokesliar, that's who.

via crooks and liars:
Tony Snow told conservative media personality Hugh Hewitt that he’ll be stepping down in the not-too-distant future — and he won’t be alone.

HEWITT: Are there any other resignations upcoming, Tony Snow?

SNOW: I think that probably…as Josh said the other day, he thinks there are probably a couple coming up in the next month or so. […]

HEWITT: Your intention to go the distance, Tony Snow?

SNOW: No, I’m not going to be…I’ve already made it clear I’m not going to be able to go the distance, but that’s primarily for financial reasons. I’ve told people when my money runs out, then I’ve got to go.

It’s worth noting, by the way, that Tony Snow feels compelled to leave his White House job, which pays him $168,000 with a sweet benefits package, because he’s running out of money. If a guy can’t get by on $168,000, the economy can’t be that good.

here's an "idol" i will vote for

countdown is doing a "d.c. idol" (about damn time) contest of 5 of the most hilariously awful politicians singing (in public) videos. go here to vote for your favourite of the five nominees:
Colin Powell "YMCA"
Rep. Dennis Kucinich "Sixteen Tons"
John Ashcroft "Let the Eagles Soar"
Karl Rove "MC Rove"
Bill Clinton "Imagine"

i guess tony mcsnowjob on the jazz flute doesn't count since there's no vocals...i wonder if the winner will get visited by paula abdul? maybe brain dunkleman would be more apropos