October 13, 2023

Above, Laurie Anderson performs, Language is a Virus. As Anderson sings, "look at me, Look at Me, LOOK AT ME!," today we look at the attention hogs in the news.

First Draft has some observations on Rep. Nancy Mace.

Wonkette declares that Ron DeSantis is gonna make you keep looking at him until his poll numbers improve.

Status Kuo says it's déjà vu in the House.

Mock Paper Scissors looks backwards to look forwards.

Bonus Track: Crazy Eddie's Motie News watches teevee.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).

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