Kumar goes to Washington

Actor Kal Penn better known to many as Kumar of the Harold and Kumar franchise and most recently, the House series, is being hired by Barack Obama.

"His role will be to connect Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as arts groups."

The Pacific Islander one is odd to me. Didn't Obama come from Hawaii? What trouble will he have with them?

"The White House did not reveal what Penn would be paid. Aides with similar titles earned between $41,000 and $91,000 last year."

He's an actor. Either he's getting paid more (lots more) or he's doing it for the "honor." I doubt he'll take much of a pay cut.

It's nice to know that the Obama White House is campaigning on the people's dime. Expect a lot more from these guys.