Wonk’d: Bill Bennett Can Eat You Under The Table

Politics is 99% image, the other half is kissing babies. Jim Ramstad knows that and his top-down-screaming-out, “money ain’t a thing” lifestyle is letting you know he’s skipping the 8th step — no apologies. Michael Hayden isn’t apologizing either, he likes the European futbol and doesn’t give a damn if it’s the 4th of July. Mike Piazza’s not running for anything but he knows the voters love the Magnum P.I. style, and Bill Bennett’s not running either, but he probably should start, for his health.

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Gossip Roundup: Blue Steel Revolvers and Ski Masks

• Heard on the Hill: Angry Crackberry addict Bob Ney may still take out his anti-Copley News ad… Rahm Emanuel was seen having a “quiet, sulky dinner” with Fox’s Major Garrett at Rosa Mexicana. [Roll Call]
• The Scoop:Ann Coulter accused of plagiarism. [MSNBC]
• Washington Whispers: Michael Chertoff doesn’t use email… Dennis Hastert’s staff has dangerous helicopter ride in Iraq… Mike Huckabee to raise money for presidential run in unorthodox fashion: “I’ve got a map of 7-Elevens, a bunch of blue steel revolvers, and some ski masks,” he kids. “We’re going to go all over the country and raise money in a very unique way.” [USN&WR]

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Gossip Roundup: Stuck on Cable News

• Washington Whispers: Condi enjoys globe-trotting… Rumor mill envisions Gore-Obama ticket in ‘08… Peter Pace, the new Joint Chiefs of Staff, encourages his minions to find balance in their life… 16% of Americans watch more than three hours of cable news per day, the Winston Group finds. [USN&WR]
• Cindy Adams: Stephanopoulos says Reid green-lighted Miers on behalf of Democrats… Woodruff says Fitzgerald is gunning for a conspiracy charge. [NYP]
• Page Six: Mary Cheney, Laura Ingraham, Major Garrett among guests invited by Mary Matalin and James Carville for book party. [NYP]

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