Gossip Roundup: Aim Higher
*Reliable Source: Art Buchwaldphones in from a hospice in Washington: "It's like the Ritz-Carlton in Florida.". . . Wax figure ofHillaryis unveiled in New York. [ WP ]
*Rush & Molloy: George Clooney: "I love how they're trying to blame the other guy for getting shot. Unless the guy is 20 feet tall,Cheneywasn't aiming in the right direction." [ NYDN ]
*Lloyd Grove's Lowdown: Mary Matalintells "Today" show viewers that the Pentagon was forthcoming about Abu Ghraib. [ NYDN ]
*Page Six: George Sorosincites counter-attack commercials in Texas after funding ads against Rep.Tom DeLay. . . In light ofCheney's hunting accident, Republicans dredge up Chappaquiddick. [ NYP ]
*Cindy Adams: Republicans mumbling about aMcCain-Riceticket. SaysHenry Kissinger, "But John, Condoleeza is only just a staff person." [ NYP ]