Enjoy the weekend. We’re off to a very fancy birthday party at which we will eat fancy cake and other lady treats. In other words, it’s a small gathering we put together for someone special – at their house, using their stuff (aren’t we thoughtful!) – with a cake we made and maybe some cheap wine. Ah, a day in the life of our elitist circle.

Public Policy Polling is calling Daniel Mongiardo out for his silly little push poll. [Public Policy Polling via Barefoot & Progressive]

John Yarmuth and John Conyers will host a public discussion on Single Payer health care tomorrow. 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Indiana University Southeast in the Hoosier Room. 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany. [KYHealthCare]

FEAR! State Budget Shortfall Is Gonna Kill Us All! WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE OF THE POVERTY! The Consensus Forecasting Group says the state has a $996 million budget problem. [Everyone]

A Teamsters union leader called Jerry Abramson a snake. And said that the union will be watching and picketing the Mayor’s every move after some Teamsters members were laid off.  We love them for their snark. [WLKY]

Heather has written her second ‘Southern Belles: Louisville’ story and it’s hilarious. You may pee a little. Just saying. [Hilarity]

Related juicy gossip: Jeff dumped Shea, dated Katie King (think we saw them together on election night 2008, he was sweaty), dumped her. Good for Katie. Shea also dated Aaron Yarmuth, the Congressman’s son, for a brief time. Weeeeeird. Hopefully we see some of this drama on the teevee! [Juicy Gossip]

Ready for proof no one has a clue whether or not gambling has a chance at life in Frankfort? It’s not just us getting the run around. It really is like Groundhog Day (our birthday) all over again. [Ronnie Ellis]

Ever wanted to review a butt load of old press releases from Mitch McConnell? Here’s your chance. [Old McConnell Releases]

Since it’s Friday, how about watching this hilarious video? We. Cannot. Breathe. Pee. Alert. [HE GONE!]