Oscar for Burris in Supporting Role: Margaret Carlson (Update1) Most new U.S. senators are lucky to attract one reporter from their home state when they are sworn in. Roland Burris, appointed by the disgraced governor of Illinois, had swarms of them, jostling each other to get a picture of him.

Blago’s Bravura Blast Puts Democrats in Bind: Margaret Carlson There have been other shocking press conferences, the kind that make you call home and say, “Turn on the TV, quick.” There was former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey coming out of nowhere to declare, “I am a gay American.” Or Bill Clinton, in a controlled rage, eyes ablaze, finger jabbing the air: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman.”

Caroline’s Tics, Um, Still Beat Crass Jokes: Margaret Carlson It can be hard to adapt when the ground shifts beneath you. Caroline Kennedy is having difficulty adjusting to life outside the cocoon of Manhattan and Boston, where she’s treated like a princess.

Paulson Steals Show From the Grinch: Margaret Carlson (Correct) ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but I’m rarely jolly under the best of circumstances. Just ask my family.

Caroline Risks Trading Camelot for Congress: Margaret Carlson Message to Hillary Clinton supporters regarding the Senate seat that Caroline Kennedy, who endorsed Barack Obama, is seeking: If people with no electoral experience shouldn’t represent New York, where would the former first lady, the vessel for your undying devotion, be?

Bankers Smoke Auto CEOs in Bailout Grand Prix: Margaret Carlson Honk if you’re a bank and haven’t been bailed out.

CEOs Give Thanks to Hank This Thanksgiving: Margaret Carlson In this holiday season, as we gather to give thanks with our families for all our blessings, my mind turns to thoughts of vengeance.

Obamas Join D.C.'s Private School Status Race: Margaret Carlson First lady-to-be Michelle Obama may drive a Ford Escape hybrid and dress in J. Crew rather than the Valentino preferred by the self-defined down-home Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. But she is unlikely to burnish her populist credentials by choosing a Washington public school for the Obama girls, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7.

Obama Takes His Outside Game to the Inside: Margaret Carlson How fast we journalists move so as not to be left behind or be seen as sentimental.

Harry Potter, Mickey Mouse Won't Be Voting: Margaret Carlson By tonight, it's likely that never will so many people have gone to the polls and leave wondering if their vote counted.