Carrie Prejean has a serious congressional supporter who thinks she should pursue a career in politics ... and it's not just because she has her finger on the hot-button issues.
TMZ spoke with Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) who tells us he thinks Prejean could be a serious contender in the political arena: "[Carrie] has the ability to draw crowds and if she has a strong message to go with that, who knows what she can do? She has star power which can open doors.
"We've all made mistakes when we were 17. [The sex tape] is going to be an impediment, but people are excited about her convictions and her beliefs."
For the record -- Carrie was 20 when she filmed her world famous solo mission.
Real men pay their debts -- even if it means getting a mohawk.
We caught up with Congressman John Hall (D-NY) -- at a barbershop, no less -- who says he fully expects Congressman Robert Brady (D-PA) to pay up on their World Series mohawk bet.
Devout Mormon Congressman Jeff Flake (R - Arizona) is giving TMZ's favorite shirtless lawmaker Aaron Schock (R-Illinois) a run for his six-pack -- starting a new battle of the biceps on Capitol Hill.
The world saw Flake, 46, flex his muscles earlier this month after he embarked on a seven-day vacation on a deserted island in the Pacific -- and shared photos of his solo trip with the Washington Post (below left).
Though Flake told us yesterday in D.C. Schock, 28, would probably beat him in a bench press competition, what we really want to know is ...
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee promised fans she'd get a resolution passed in Congress honoring Michael Jackson -- but Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi just 86'd the proposal.
In a news conference moments ago on Capitol Hill, Pelosi said that while Jackson was "a great performer," a resolution "will open up two contrary views that are not necessary at this time to be expressed."
Somewhere Rep. Pete King is doing a righteous fist pump.
Not all congressmen feel like Rep. Peter King -- and yesterday in D.C., a group of Democratic reps showed their support for a House resolution honoring Michael Jackson.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who spoke at yesterday's memorial, is pushing for a measure which would recognize Jackson as a "global humanitarian and a noted leader."
Jim McDermott (D-WA), John Lewis (D-GA) and Shelley Berkley (D-NV) are in -- with Lewis making a point to call King's comments "out of line" and "unnecessary."
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D, CA) didn't hold back when we asked her feelings on her state's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger -- blasting his performance and comparing it to a "-0" star movie.
Coincidentally, that's how how most people felt about "Batman & Robin."
Before he was fighting Republicans to get bills passed, Congressman Robert "Bob" Brady (D, PA) was beating up on an arguably stronger opponent -- Smokin' Joe Frazier!
In the 60s, Brady was the boxing great's sparring partner -- and later knocked gloves with Sonny Liston.
Ever heard of apotemnophilia, coprophilia, frotteurism, klismaphilia or gerontosexuality? Thanks to Rep. Alcee Hastings, who had the embarrassing task of listing off the dirty deeds, we have.
Rep. Hastings was mocking the language used in a proposed amendment to the hate crimes bill. It's unclear exactly what the author of the amendment was actually trying to accomplish -- but it certainly frazzled Hastings.
P.S. -- Wanna know what the terms mean? You'll have to Google 'em. We can't tell you.
Congressman Gary Ackerman (D, NY), agrees with our theory -- Newt Gingrich may have torpedoed his home -- kinda sorta. You see, the Democratic Congressman lives on a houseboat in D.C. -- called Unsinkable II. So you ask, what happened to Unsinkable I? It's not around anymore, and we're told It sank. Our theory -- the Republicans did it. Ackerman didn't disagree.
Sleepy economic advisor Larry Summers may have been able to rest easy during yesterday's meeting with credit card officials -- but according to congressmen Emanuel Cleaver (D, MO) and Charles Rangel (D, NY), it's time to ring the alarm!
Forget the economy, war, poverty and substandard education -- the troops in the offices of House SpeakerNancy Pelosi are spending time worrying about TMZ and Twitter.
A spokesman in Pelosi's office confirmed the Speaker's Director of New Media sent an email to Democratic press secretaries warning them that TMZ is sniffing around the Hill, asking congressmen about Twittering.
According to The Political Machine, the email reads, "Yesterday, TMZ stalked out members ... and asked them about their use of Twitter. Please be aware that they may continue to do so."
The email explains Twitter is banned from the Senate floor, but permitted on the House floor. We're guessing this is a painfully obvious talking point for morons.
The email explains how we asked three congressmen about twittering and some of their answers sounded "obscene." What Democrat says this? Who under 80 says this? NOTE TO NANCY -- Relax, we're not in your fair district to do harm. Quite the opposite, there are a lot of people who want to care about politics -- but don't -- because they find it boring. Our M.O. is simple -- if people get to know their reps on a personality level, they're more likely to listen to them when they talk policy. Hence, when we asked Congressman Schock about his abs, when we asked Senator Burr about driving his VW Thing in a snowstorm with the top down, and when we asked the dreaded Twitter questions -- a lot of people who knew nothing about these dudes connected with them. And if you don't believe us, ask the congressmen.
UPDATE: FEAR NOT, DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER FANS!! McDonald's has not removed the DC from the regular menu -- it's just off the "Dollar Menu." So please stop calling your local McDonald's ... and certainly don't call 911.
McDonald's is one of the few recession-proof businesses in America -- its stock rose 6% in 2008, and we think it's because of its dollar menu. So, Tennessee Congressman John Duncan, Jr., Connecticut Senator JoeLieberman and Louisiana Congressman Joseph Cao -- how do you spend your George Washingtons at Mickey D's?
Usher is one person who isn't afraid to admit he'll take money from our busted banking system -- as long as the cash flow goes to his non-profit organization.
Usher -- who was fresh from testifying to Congress about volunteer work -- left his pop persona far behind, instead speaking to us as "Usher Raymond IV" about his New Look organization.
How do we know he was being sincere? Dude wouldn't even plug his own album when we asked.
Sheryl Crow is looking for even more money -- but this time, it ain't yours.
The same day TMZ broke the story about Northern Trust using bailout money to pay her for a private concert, Crow was in D.C., urging Congress to force radio stations to pay artists when they play their music.
Forget the economy, war, poverty and substandard education -- the troops in the offices of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are spending time worrying about TMZ and Twitter.
