The world knows full well that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, in his own words, "think[s] grandiose thoughts," but do we really want to hear his ideations for the most amorous day of the year? The Republican presidential candidate was asked how he plans to spend Valentine's Day. more ›

While at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, we dropped in on a dating seminar for single Republicans. The mostly male audience left a bit disappointed. more ›

Roseanne Barr wants to be the next U.S. president. So do a lot of other fringe candidates, from one guy with a boot hat to another who bases his campaign platform on the 1611 King James Bible. We review but a small sampling of them. more ›

"Suck it, Washington, D.C. Suck it dipped in Tang." Yep, that just about sums up how we're feeling after Newt Gingrich figured that a moon colony was more deserving of statehood. more ›

Newt Gingrich spent much of a speech late Wednesday night in Florida talking about his plans for a U.S. base on the moon, even suggesting it might become the 51st state. more ›

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's second ex-wife says in an interview that the former House speaker asked for an "open marriage" before separating in 1999. more ›

>> Well, we know who Diane Rehm won't be supporting for President in 2008: Newt Gingrich. The former Speaker of the House was on her WAMU-produced NPR show this morning, but ducked out 20 minutes short of his hour-long segment; Ms. Rehm was not pleased. "I think he just came on the show to sell his book," a caller said, to which Diane replied, "I think so too, and I'm FURIOUS about it." Another... more ›

> > Totally uninformed theory: Wonderland robbery actually masterminded by the mild-mannered members of Norfolk & Western? Just putting it out there... > > Xmas In Washington play to feature Marion Shepilov Barry playing a heroic angel who sings "Stormy Weather" (WTFx10?!?) and comes to the rescue of Katrina evacuees separated from their children. Gloria Hightower says Barry's star turn comes from a desire to make the character "realistic"--which can only mean the following... more ›