washingtonpost.com - Washington Sketch by Dana Milbank (washingtonpost.com)Dana Milbank's Washington Sketch looks at the political scene in the White House, Congress and throughout the nation's capital.Monster's Ball- May 30, 2008 Bush loyalists watching Scott McClellan kick off his media tour yesterday must have felt a revulsion akin to Dr. Frankenstein's.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/29/AR2008052903675.html?nav=r... The Man Who Wasn't There, Still Here- May 29, 2008 "Anybody seen Steve Hadley Anybody seen Steve Hadley"http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/28/AR2008052803030.html?nav=r... Obama as You've Never Known Him!- May 23, 2008 Here are some things we can look forward to learning about Barack Obama:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/22/AR2008052203905.html?nav=r... Pumping for Answers- May 22, 2008 As oil hit a new record of $134 a barrel yesterday, lawmakers summoned energy executives to Capitol Hill for the latest in a series of ritual immolations. But this one felt more like "The Price Is Right."http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/21/AR2008052102571.html?nav=r... The Land of Bluegrass, Bourbon and Kool-Aid- May 21, 2008 LOUISVILLE Suspend what you know, or think you know, about the Democratic presidential nomination, and picture yourself in the Marriott ballroom here for Hillary Clinton's Kentucky victory celebration.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/20/AR2008052001915.html?nav=r... Still After the Holy Grail- May 20, 2008 MAYSVILLE, Ky. Black Knight: "I move for no man." King Arthur: "So be it." (Chops off knight's left arm). Black Knight: " 'Tis but a scratch."http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/19/AR2008051902369.html?nav=r... Agitated Irritable Hostile Aggressive Impulsive Restless- May 15, 2008 House Republicans may be heading off a cliff in November, but give them credit for perseverance. Even after the new slogan they floated -- "The Change You Deserve" -- was discovered to be trademarked ad copy for the antidepressant drug Effexor, GOP leaders decided to go with the rollout anyway.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/14/AR2008051403186.html?nav=r... This Is an Ex-Candidate- May 14, 2008 Customer: "Look, matey, I know a dead parrot when I see one, and I'm looking at one right now."http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/13/AR2008051302862.html?nav=r... A Spoiler, by Way of the Dairy Case- May 13, 2008 In his career in public service, Bob Barr has performed many important roles.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/12/AR2008051202395.html?nav=r... Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens- May 9, 2008 It was already shaping up to be a difficult year for congressional Republicans. Now, on the cusp of Mother's Day, comes this: A majority of the House GOP has voted against motherhood.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/08/AR2008050802999.html?nav=r... |