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more about #desireerogers more comments → wtfox?!: Is anyone else seriously irritated by the smile on her face? Like, how many gallons of delusion-juice do you need to think that gatecrashing the White... more » clickable: She needs to resign. She doesn't seem to be able to grasp what her job is about conceptually, much less in practice. A Harvard MBA is certainly valuab... more » PhillyLass: How is it that Maureen Dowd is a columnist for the nation's paper of record and not for, say, Us Weekly? I get more insightful commentary from those a... more » pantsless economist...access RESTORED: I'm starting to think the party crashers were sent by Senator Inhofe and Sarah Palin to cause a media storm and distract us from Copenhagen and health... more » History Major: And even after all the hooplah I would still let her plan my parties. more » likepenguins: I long for the day when Maureen Dowd will finally STFU. I plan to celebrate by wearing designer clothes that I can afford because I have a nice-payin... more » midwestdesigner: This kind of underlying racism is what I grew up with in the Southern Midwest. It wasn't all n-words and Confederate flags. Instead, it was this insid... more » rodmanstreet: It's probably not a good idea to hire Will Ferrell's character in Austin Powers 2 as social secretary. The White House needs someone who won't give i... more » individa: Huh. Tiger Woods, Desiree Rogers, and Derek Jeter. Interesting what the criteria were to be included in this particular group of people as far as "hop... more » bluebears: Dowd is the worst. Practically everything she writes makes me seethe, which is why I just stopped reading her. However sometimes rage-making quotes po... more » Ruby_de_la_Booby: The Secret Service announced 91 breaches going back to 1980. My question is, "Where was Ms. Rogers sashaying around back in 1983?" WHERE??? more » Penny: Woods to Rogers? That is one curvy, half-erased line, smeared line. more » Acquanetta: Anyways? more » Little Green Frog (Wise Latina): Seriously? They didn't have $2000 in their checking account?? more » hello.kitty: Wait, who was it that theorized the Salahis were misidentified as Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter when they arrived at the party? more » -
#lawandorder
Political Parties
Tomorrow, the House Committee on Homeland Security will consider whether to subpoena Tareq and Micheale Salahi. Along with the fame-whores, Rep. Peter King (R) has announced intentions to subpoena Desiree Rogers, but this is unlikely to go through. [WashingtonPost] -
#rogerthat
"Lots Of People Just Come Anyways, They Won't Take No For An Answer"
That's embattled White House social secretary Desiree Rogers talking about party crashers - in July. Before everyone decided she was a combination of Icarus, Marie Antoinette and Goody Good, and Maureen Dowd got the chance to be adorably witty! More » -
#partycrashers
White House Crashers Lose Watch To Landscaper, Further Rile Cheerleaders
The latest on the most ridiculous couple in the nation: now they've got cheerleaders, tax authorities and their landscaper mad at them. "We are all fortunate that this diplomatic celebration did not become a night of horror," says one politico: More » -
#leftovers
Death Threats Against Obama No Higher Than Normal • Sarah Palin Receives "Great American" Award
• This morning, during a Homeland Security Committee hearing, U.S. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan said that the number of death threats that have been leveled against Obama are no greater than those received by Bush or Clinton. • More » -
#thepartyline
White House Crashers Talk "2 Minutes Of Fame," Refuse To Testify
Tareq and Michaele Salahi were "invited" to testify before Congress today about their party-crashing ways, but they say they won't be appearing. Also not planning to show: White House social secretary Desiree Rogers. More » -
#capitalcrimes
Screw The Real Housewives - Washington Can Do Bitchy All By Itself
Last night, late, great Jezebel editor Megan Carpentier and friends described the White-House-crashin' Salahis as "the Speidi of Washington." What does that make scapegoat Desiree Rogers: LC? Or, worse, Audrina - someone raising herself above her natural place and abilities?
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#thepartyline
White House Crashers Have Long History Of Ridiculousness, Malfeasance
As the White House and Secret Service determine whose head should roll for admitting Tareq and Michaele Salahi to Tuesday's state dinner, more revelations about the Salahis make it clear that White House gatecrashing hasn't been their only misstep. More » -
#ragtrade
Michelle Obama Wears Naeem Khan, Orders French Thigh-High Boots
- Michelle Obama wore a sterling-silver sequined dress by Indian-born designer Naeem Khan to a state dinner in honor of India's prime minister. [USAToday]
- Desiree Rogers wore Comme des Garçons. Which makes this the most fashion-forward administration, ever. [Mrs. O]
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#divadilemmas
Desirée Rogers Has Pretty, Pricey Clothes
DesirĂ©e Rogers, White House Social Secretary and all around fierce dresser, would probably argue that looking good is all part of her job. But how much glam is considered too much, in our recession-plagued era? More » -
#politicalparties
Open House: What Desiree Rogers Brings To America
We never tire of hearing about Michelle Obama's friend, Desiree Rogers, who is now the White House social secretary. She has promised a "more open" House, and slowly but surely, we're learning what that means. More » -
#socialcues
Everything You Need To Know About Partying At Obama's White House
The February issue of Vogue has a profile of DesirĂ©e Rogers, Barack Obama's new social secretary. What should the country expect from the Wellesley grad with an MBA from Harvard? More »
