Berwyn Lapesey blog

LAST TICKET: Florida governor hires Michelle Rhee; Christine O’Donnell is penning a memoir

Here are the stories we took note of today but didn't give the full blog treatment:

o Florida Gov. Rick Scott tapped former D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee for his transition team. ()

o Christine O'Donnell is writing a memoir. ()

o Yes, John Boehner really used the phrase "chicken crap." ()

o Nevada Republicans might not support John Ensign's re-election bid. ()

o Former Bush officials are raising cash for Alberto Gonzales's legal fees. ()

o Meg Whitman's old staffers do not want to talk about how she lost. ()

o The Republican Party of Florida is under investigation by the feds. ()

o Rick Perry gives a thumbs-up to Hanukkah. ()

o Charlie Crist is thinking about joining a law firm. ()

o Among the top baby names for 2010: Bristol, Willow and Piper. ()