Style | The Hills 50 Most Beautiful People

If you are anything like me then this has been a year in the waiting, and finally...The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful list for 2009. While DC is anything but superficial - in the respect of looks - we still seem to have a good time listing the most attractive on Capitol Hill, leaving those who didn't make the list feeling like the Ugly Duckling. And while DC may not be the leading city in the looks department, there is a certain allure of power to those who work and live in the nations capital, which is every bit attractive - even if its for the wrong reasons. And while I know you have your own opinions on the list, so do I. Not to worry, in DC we all know that beauty is only skin deep. Heck, who am I kidding. Looks are a pretty important factor in just about every field. Still shouldn't hurt much, as you read just remember that you always have your brains. Read a short preview below and the rest after the jump. And here we go:

1. Rep. Martin Heinrich
Age: 37
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.
Political party: Democratic
Relationship status: Married

Well deserved...probably not. But at least this year we got a number one worth reporting. It goes without saying that Heinrich, 37, is an attractive guy with movie star looks but a few of his personal factors contributing greatly to his beauty. One being that he is an outdoors-men, which pretty much gives us the assumption that little is done for him to achieve his look...opposed from waking up in the morning. Add the fact that he prefers to walk up and down the stairs as opposed to an elevator and viola, you too can take home the number one spot on this list next year. Just kidding...you can't.

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2. Kay Gerard
Age: 25
Hometown: Madawaska, Maine
Political party: Republican
Relationship status: Boyfriend

We will try to be nice with this one but the fact that Ms. Gerard, 25, is trading in our fair city and her position as scheduler for Sen. Susan Collins for the Australian outback gives us no other choice but to label her a trader. And no one likes a trader, right? But with all that aside, Gerard is a true beauty with a great personality to match. I tend to deduct points for excessive make-up applied and I highly doubt she would look this gorgeous if someone were to attack her with a water hose, but the fact that she seems to have mastered her look of both grace and class equals out. She is a solid choice, but she is from Maine, so that's expected.

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3. Ryan Mann

Age: 24
Hometown: Elkhart, Ind.
Political Party: Democratic
Relationship status: Single

Something just isn't right about this one. Lets play a game of true and false. True, Ryan Mann is anything but ugly. False, Ryan Mann is one of Capitol Hills 50 Most Beautiful People. At the age of 24, the Indiana University alumnus enjoys sports more than anything...and it shows. Nothing is bad with staying fit and being an athlete, they just tend to have that look. If it weren't for his impeccable bone structure - which I secretly envy - then I wouldn't be able to overlook his skin that is in need of a good toner, hairline that looks as if it started receding when he was in the 5th grade, and those bags under his eyes. Blame it on genetics, but all things considered, Mr. Mann you've got looks. Just tidy it up a bit.

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4. Cristina Antelo

Age: 32
Hometown: Dallas
Political party: Democratic
Relationship status: Newlywed

Simply put it...Ive seen better. She seems to be missing that certain exotic look that Cuban American's tend to have. And what a disgraceful shirt, I know shiny and pastels are making a comeback...but not in blouses. The 32 year old newly wed has quite a resume, however, having landed a gig with the Senate Democratic Steering Committee, where she worked with then-Sens. Tom Daschle and Hillary Rodham Clinton, before going all lobbyist on us. Frankly though, with respects to all the parties involved...I would hit it. Wouldn't you?

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5. Rep. Maxine Waters

Age: 70
Hometown: Los Angeles
Political party: Democratic
Relationship status: Married

Something here doesn't belong. Lets see - beauty. Check. Status. Check. Age. Uh oh. I have nothing against older woman, in fact Im hoping to swoon one soon to take good care of me. Its just the fact that Rep. Maxine Waters is 70, whereas her counterparts on the top 10 are all under 40. Makes her stand out a bit. All things considering however, Ms. Waters has every right to hold the number 5 spot. She has a certain "used up" look about her that is both regal, powerful, and classy. And known for her signature style, Ms. Waters gains more points for her love of high heel shoes and boldness to wear such stylish eyewear. Everyone loves a stylish cougar...I know I do you?

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6. Joel Colony

Age: 26
Hometown: Harrisville, N.H.
Political party: Democratic
Dating status: Single

Mr. Joel, Mr. Joel. I have nothing against you, I don't. Its just that Capitol Hill, you belong. Capitol Hill's 50 Most Beautiful People list, you do not. Perhaps its the headshot, but he looks as though he may suffer from "short man's syndrome", which is annoying to all. I do pride him however for searching for women at sophisticated places like art galleries as opposed to some Capitol Hill bar full of drunk interns. I hear they are much easier to nab that way. Just a tip.

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8. Brianna Keilar

Age: 23
Hometown: Palm Desert, Calif.
Political party: Democratic
Relationship status: Single

Gribow, 23, looks more Park Avenue princess then California valley girl. But that is sort of what she is. Beauty is in her genetics though, with her mother being a singer and performer. With looks that are effortless, her wonderfully white complexion and hazel eyes contrast each other in the most beautiful manner. Explains her spot as the 7th most Beautiful Person on Capitol Hill. Just for 2009 though, we will see where she is in 2010.

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7. Gina Gribow

Age: 28
Hometown: Orange County, Calif.Political party: Nonpartisan
Relationship status: Newlywed

If we were going on picture alone I would say "What the Hell". Luckily she is a CNN political correspondent, which means Ive had my fair share of dissecting her and can clearly say that she is worthy of her spot on the list this year. With much face time since the 2008 Presidential Election, she has risen to DC fame and looks every bit the part. Talk about blonde-bombshell. For DC standards.

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9. Kaitlin Helms

Age: 22
Hometown: Waxhaw, N.C.
Political party: Democratic
Relationship status: “Happily single”

22 year old Rep. Mike McIntyre scheduler, Kaitlin Helms, seems to be composed of everything that a great Hollywood beauty possesses. Beautifully white complexion, she has got it. A full head of dark brown hair, you betcha. Pearly whites, all intact. Is it just us or does it sound like im describing Snow White. Go on and head to Disney World Ms. Helms, Ill even buy your plane ticket for you. I would do anything to see you in a princess costume waiving to crowds at the happiest place on Earth. And that's a compliment...in the meanest and most insulting manner.

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10. Jill Butler

Age: 29
Hometown: Oakland, Calif.
Political party: Democratic
Relationship status: Single

Finally, we have met the girl next door. It could be that her brightly lit smile helps her out in this department, or that she is just a gorgeous chocolate button-drop. I choose the later. The 29 aged Oakland, Calif., native apparently hands in Georgetown...and is single. Georgetown here I come.

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Now I could keep going on and on, but it would just get uglier and uglier, and I like to be a fairly nice person. My mother always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." And that is where I will end it. 365 days and counting until The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful 2010 list, so while you wait go ahead and check out the rest of the Washingtonians on this years list - 50 Most Beautiful 2009.