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The White House

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    Bipartisan Super PAC Targets Rep. Ralph Hall of Rockwall in Republican Primary

    Super PAC Campaign for Primary Accountability, a bipartisan political organization that claims to have its barrels loaded for both parties, just fired its opening fusillade. It aims to oust two long-serving congressmen in what would otherwise be shoe-in primaries. The targets: One El Paso Democrat a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2012

    UT Poll: Most Folks Want To Keep the EPA, And What is This 'Fracking' You Speak Of?

    Shale gas extracted by fracking deep formations in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania and elsewhere is supposed to be the bridge fuel to the sustainable age, capable of powering power plants and, hell, even our cars. It's become the centerpiece of President Obama's "all of the above" energy plan. In Tex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    New Film Miss Representation Explains Why The Women's Movement Has Stagnated. See a Free Screening.

    You've probably seen the photo (above) pinging around the Internet recently of the panel of old men making some pretty important decisions about women's health in the ongoing fracas about contraception. Here are five men sitting at the power table, while the women watch, waiting for a decision that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    The Favorite Foods of All 44 Presidents

    ​After an exhaustive search of public records and historical documents at the Library of Congress (read: drunken Google search), we are ready to honor President's Day with a comprehensive list of the foods enjoyed by our fearless leaders of the past. Throughout this process one question continued ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Over Dinner at a Fort Worth Olive Garden, Michelle Obama Heard All About Oak Cliff

    ​Maybe you saw KXAS-Channel 5 last night -- why, yes, that was Jason Roberts and wife Andrea seated next to First Lady Michelle Obama at a Fort Worth Olive Garden last night. But, but ... how'd the would-be congressional candidate and the missus land the seats? And what did they talk about? Beside ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    So How Is Prioritizing Undocumented Immigrant Deportations Going? Suckily.

    ​It's been nearly six months since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton issued a memo to his subordinates, which we'll translate from bureaucrat-speak for you: Look, we got scarce resources, so don't head out into the field looking to pop every Tomas, Diego and Enrique ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    Perry Speaks, and The Money Gets Nervous

    ​It's not just that Rick Perry screwed up in a debate. He is asking supporters to invest millions of dollars in his campaign. When savvy big donors have their phones in their hands about to send the money, they're all asking themselves the presidential timber question: Has he got the stuff? ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    Tom Leppert Reviews Obama's Immigration Policy Speech Given in El Paso Tuesday

    Official White House Photo by Pete SouzaPresident Obama in El Paso on Tuesday​No doubt you're well aware that President Barack Obama was in El Paso yesterday, where he said that "genuine, comprehensive reform" was the only way to repair a "broken immigration system." In his speech, posted in its e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    Outside Dubya's House, the Late-Night Celebration Following Bin Laden's Death

    Late last night and into the wee small hours of the morning, as news spread of the death of Osama bin Laden, revelers gathered at the White House, at Ground Zero ... and outside the gate of the 10141 Daria Place near Preston Hollow. That, of course, is the home of Laura and George Bush, who posted h ... More >>

  • News

    February 3, 2011

    A Tourists Guide to a Dozen Dirty Deeds by Dallas Cowboys

    Late last night and into the wee small hours of the morning, as news spread of the death of Osama bin Laden, revelers gathered at the White House, at Ground Zero ... and outside the gate of the 10141 Daria Place near Preston Hollow. That, of course, is the home of Laura and George Bush, who posted h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    In Search of America's Next "Sputnik Moment," Obama Points to Local Teen as Country's Future

    Amy Chyao and President Obama at the White House in October​Before the first bell rings this morning, this inspirational moment ... Perhaps you recall: Back in October, 16-year-old Amy Chyao, a junior at Plano's Williams High School, was among the whiz kids invited to the White House to show-and-t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2010

    Stick It In Your Earmark, or: You Don't Have to Look Far To See When Good Money Goes Bad

    The Trinity Parkway Toll Road, looking south from Hampton Road, from the master plan​Not to be cranky or anything, but it's really irritating to read all this crap about congressional earmarks and realize nobody knows what the hell they're talking about. Stories in both The Dallas Morning News and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Yeah, But It's Not Like President Obama's Gonna Be in Dallas Too Terribly Long Today

    White House​No doubt you've heard: The president's coming to town today. But one look at his schedule reveals he's probably not staying for dessert after the early-bird buffet at the Highland Park home of attorney Russell Budd: 4:20 p.m. The President arrives in Dallas, Texas Dallas Love Field O ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Domino's Slims Down Pizza for Schools. Yes, Our Culture is Dying.

    ​No matter how many talented chefs Michelle Obama invites to the White House, or how many vegetable costumes Jamie Oliver dons, it seems unlikely school nutritionists will ever be able to strike pizza from their cafeteria menus. "You can't stop buying pizza for kids," says Sherry Brokenberry, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    "Big Mama" and Dwaine Caraway Tell Girls to "Keep It a Secret" and Dress Like Ladies

    Photos by Megan FeldmanCaraway introduced the latest billboard in his campaign against sagging and skin, though not, ya know, sagging skin.​As we mentioned this morning, Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway's pulling his anti-sagging campaign up a notch. Two years after Caraway's "man's law" garner ... More >>

  • Film

    November 12, 2009

    The End-Of-Times Thriller 2012 Is Driven By Iconic Destruction--You Know, Stuff Blowing Up

    Photos by Megan FeldmanCaraway introduced the latest billboard in his campaign against sagging and skin, though not, ya know, sagging skin.​As we mentioned this morning, Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway's pulling his anti-sagging campaign up a notch. Two years after Caraway's "man's law" garner ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Get Motivated's Tamara Lowe Is Wearing Last Week's Criticism Like a "Badge of Honor"

    Peter and Tamara Lowe​Apparently, there was some miscommunication at the offices of A. Larry Ross Communications, the firm that handles publicity for Get Motivated Seminars, Inc. Last week, as you will recall, Ross's office sent out a press release announcing that Tamara Lowe, co-founder of Get Mo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2009

    Whitt's End: 10.23.09

    ​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Last night I got a foot massage. By a guy. And thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, now. Settle down. It's not what you think. Friend of mine tells me of a place where at 11 p.m. you can get an hour-l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Vanity Fair Recounts the First 100 Days of the George W. Bush Not-Presidency

    Courtesy Elliott's HardwareVanity Fair contributing editor Nancy Jo Sales has a lengthy "Web exclusive" about the post-presidency of George W. Bush -- specifically, how he's looking to "reshape his legacy," both alone and with the assist of former White House colleagues. From Bush's March 17 speech ... More >>

  • Music

    February 26, 2009

    Chuck D Talks Barack Obama, Black History

    Courtesy Elliott's HardwareVanity Fair contributing editor Nancy Jo Sales has a lengthy "Web exclusive" about the post-presidency of George W. Bush -- specifically, how he's looking to "reshape his legacy," both alone and with the assist of former White House colleagues. From Bush's March 17 speech ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    Bush Ain't Coming Straight to Dallas. There's Some Kinda Party in Midland.

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2008

    From Humble Dallas Roots, CNN's Roland Martin Climbs Alongside Barack Obama

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2008

    On Sunday in Dallas, Laura Bush Has a Date With the Jonas Brothers

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2008

    Heard About Harriet Miers' Latest Job?

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2008

    'Member Those Stephenville UFOs? Friends of the President, Just Maybe.

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2008

    You’re In, Um, Good? Company

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2008

    Wuh-Oh: Lamar Smith Doesn't Take Scott McClellan Seriously

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • News

    March 20, 2008

    It's Hard to be Legal When the Law's This Bad

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2008

    Harriet Miers, You've Been Served!

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2007

    They Might Be Illegal or a Bald Eagle, But Not a Kegle Nor Spread Eagle

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2007

    Buster? I Hardly Even Knew Her.

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2007

    Karl Rove's Right-Hand Woman in Town Tonight. Republican Jews All Verklempt!

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2006

    Yeah, But To What Purpose?

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2006

    Dubya: A Really Cool Dude

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • News

    July 20, 2006

    Mavs Man Is Now a Bush Man

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2006

    Here Comes the Judge...Not

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 25, 2005

    Out of the Closet

    During this morning's White House press briefing, press secretary Dana Perino laid out George Bush's plans for January 20, which don't involve heading directly to Dallas:President Bush will depart from Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland, Texas, where he will participate in a welcome home eve ... More >>

  • News

    March 4, 2004

    Amateur Hour

    Congressional candidate Mike Murphy feels the strong arm of the GOP

  • Calendar

    December 4, 2003

    Picture It

    Lowe shows the positive with his negatives

  • Calendar

    October 2, 2003

    A Hit Show

    This discussion is killer

  • Calendar

    September 25, 2003

    Fair Game

    Don't stand up Big Tex

  • News

    September 4, 2003

    Life in the Slow Lane

    This Bush's summer home is a long way from Kennebunkport, but the folks in Crawford think that's fine

  • Calendar

    May 1, 2003

    Dogs in Space

    Michael McWillie defies gravity

  • Calendar

    May 24, 2001

    Sick, Not Twisted

    Moments of brilliance are few and far between in this year's Spike and Mike

  • Dining

    February 15, 2001

    A Brisket in Every Pot

    Where do you get good Texas food in Washington, D.C.?

  • Calendar

    September 7, 2000

    Go With Kinky

    Kinky Friedman gets in the Mile High Club

  • Film

    August 5, 1999

    Decline and fall again

    History's least funny era makes an amusing comeback in Dick

  • Music

    July 15, 1999

    Slick 57

    Drunk Life (Deuce-Hi Records)

  • Music

    December 28, 1995

    Roadshows

    Drunk Life (Deuce-Hi Records)

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