Gossip Roundup: Couldn't Cut It
Heard on the Hill: Claire Shipmangave 16 House Members a pop quiz on the lyrics of the national anthem for tonight's Nightline. . . Rep.Patrick Kennedy's office has been fielding funny messages from constituents following last week's incident. "Oh yeah, right, Ambien my butt," said one caller. [ Roll Call ]
Cindy Adams: The ousting ofPorter Gosswas an "emergency decision". . . Rep.Patrick Kennedyknows "he couldn't cut it" as president or senator. [ NYP ]
Page Six: Pataki, Romney, andFristcourt big donors at the Kentucky Derby. . .ClintonandVernon Jordanreceive a standing ovation for eating "mountains" of food at a Harlem restaurant. . . Sen.Kennedyseen on the Acela withGeorge ClooneyandRon Silver. [ NYP ]
Names & Faces: Sen.Obama, despite plea fromNeil Young, has no plans to run in '08. [ WP ]
Inside the Beltway: James Carvillereportedly likes Cosmo magazine. . .Wolf Blitzer's daughter likes his beard. [ WT ]