Wake-Up Call: "Hold Me Closer Tony Danza" Edition

At Farley's Pub in Scranton last night, where people gathered to watch the debate, "rumors that actor Tony Danza would make an appearance proved unfounded" (Scranton Times-Tribune). Sad.

At yesterday's WH welcoming ceremony for the pope, ex-Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) was "way in the back" where the staffers stood, but "he sure was excited" ("In the Loop"). [ed. note. NOT sad]

"I'd rather get fat, grow a beard, and try for the Nobel Prize" -- Mitt Romney, giving his top ten reasons for dropping out of the race at last night's Radio & TV correspondents' Assn dinner (Wake-Up Call! sources).

and finally... the reason why tonight's Colbert Report is a not-to-miss edition:

HRC and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) on "The Colbert Report" (Comedy Central, 11:30 pm).

My two fave politicians in one place... though it's odd they paired them together, as Murph-dog is an Obama supporter.

Wake-Up Call: Like a Sunbeam Dipped in Chocolate

My co-worker AK has a way with words, and she once described a really friendly and really good person as "a sunbeam dipped in chocolate," and ever since then, I can't stop using the phrase every chance I get. It'd make a fabulous letterpress card, wouldn't it? Sigh. For my next life.

Anyway, this morning's Wake-Up Call provided me with, yet another, excuse to use this phrase:

A "Hillary Clinton Pantsuit Schedule" is on display in the back of her plane. The schedule indicates that Clinton wears "sunshine yellow" on Sundays ("Political Radar").

Wake-Up Call: Sweetheart Edition

Valentine's Day is for suckers.

According to staffers, Chris Matthews "apologizes -- sometimes with a hug and a declaration of love -- after inappropriate remarks," and he also "offers unsolicited romantic advice" (Washington Post).

"Because she's got more balls than anyone else I know. Wait, can I say that?" -- a San Antonio woman, asked why she’s supporting HRC ("Political Radar").

"I thought Cher was pretty hot" -- Obama, when asked "Sonny & Cher or Donny & Marie" (People).

"I'm sure you are going to heaven" -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-isenfranchised), closing her remarks to Roger Clemens (Roll Call).

The NYC condom has a new look and a new ad campaign urging New Yorkers to
"get some" (New York Sun).

The "'Bitch set me up' -- The Marion Barry Appreciation Society" Facebook group "boasts nearly 900 members" ("Yeas & Nays").

Wake-Up Call: It could?

"Next president could come from Senate" -- thanks, AP.

Wake-Up Call: bitch slaps, big laughs edition

Aww man, today's Wake-Up Call was pretty funny. Here are some highlights:

• The New York Times endorsed HRC and McCain, but said of Rudy Giuliani: "The real Mr. Giuliani, whom many New Yorkers came to know and mistrust, is a narrow, obsessively secretive, vindictive man."

  "For me personally it's hard because Tom Brady is a friend of mine. I play golf with him every chance I can. He is a remarkable man" -- B. Clinton, on his internal dilemma about supporting the New York Giants in the Superbowl (NBC/National Journal).

  Reading last night's "Top Ten" list, Obama promised that as POTUS, he would "appoint Mitt Romney Secretary of Lookin' Good," and "pronounce the word nuclear, nuclear" ("Late Show").

  "I don't know what I'm wearing. I guess I need to get going on that. I'll have to see what I've left at the cleaners" -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, worrying about the important things when it comes to Pres. Bush's SOTU address ("Yeas & Nays").

  Huckabee is hosting a fundraiser at the CA home of Steve McEveety, who produced -- wait for it -- "The Passion of the Christ" (New York Daily News).

  Stephen Colbert, on Kucinich dropping out: "I know what must have happened. someone finally said his name three times and he disappeared" ("Colbert Report").

Wake-Up Call: Is this thing on?

"My name is Hillary, and I'm so pleased to have most of you on board... If you look out from the right, you will see an America saddled with tax cuts for the wealthiest and a war without end. If you look out from the left, you will see an America with a strong middle class at home and a strong reputation in the world" -- the new, funnier HRC, speaking over the P.A. system of her new 737, Hil Force One ("Washington Wire").

Wake-Up Call: Freddy's Friends

"Hey, buddy! It's good to see you. I didn't expect a crowd." -- Fred Thompson, to one bystander in a SC crowd of "40 or so" (Columbia State).

Wake-Up Call: Oracle in Iowa

Much like their Last Call, the National Journal also has a brilliant Wake-Up Call that's delivered to my inbox each day. This gem, below, is classic (from the GOSSIP BUFFET):

"I'm so for him, and I'm so afraid he doesn't have a chance. It's just a feeling I have" -- IA resident/oracle Jo Stevens, on Joe Biden (Des Moines Register).