Random photos and notes from the scene at CPAC. There’s buzz about McCain trying to circumvent the event and book a room to “meet people.” Which people, where, and when I’m not sure. (National Journal has more.)

The Romneyites are in full force recruiting for the straw poll. This is one of the first sights that greeted us:

Not sure who’s sponsoring Flipper.

Lou “The Hulk” Ferrigno stopped by the Hot Air booth:

The view from blog row, where various VIPS have been “paying homage,” in OTB blogger James Joyner’s words:

Robert Bluey blogs Jim DeMint’s visit to Blogger Row.

Townhall’s Mary Katharine Ham displays a popular hand-out:

Marine corporal Matt Sanchez, who battled moonbats at Columbia University, will be receiving an award tomorrow tonight:

Here are Mitch McConnell’s prepared remarks.

Bryan Preston’s notes are here. Stay tuned.