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One of the hardest things to do in politics, believe it or not, is to standout. Sure you can go off and say something crazy; or even do something inherently stupid that will generate attention.

At Joseph P. Yeldell 's funeral Saturday, which packed the pews of Springfield Baptist Church in Shaw, there were many expected tributes to a man who did as much as anyone except Marion Barry to define and direct the first three decades of D.C. Home Rule and Democratic politics.

Eight years ago, the Aspen Institute initiated a new fellowship program designed to counter the nasty partisanship that had seeped into the political system.

Since we probably could use a little pick-me-up, here's some fodder. Buzzfeed has collected what they suggest are the most embarrassing recent Republican youth outreach fails .