Gossip Roundup: Desperados
Heard on the Hill: Democrats are putting grainy photos ofTom DeLay, Michael Brown, and Harriet Myerson reporters' chairs in the Capitol, thus bugging the hell out of everyone... "Pro-business, tax-cutting conservative Democrats" to form Congressional voting bloc group. Problem: Only four of them, no cool name yet. We suggest "The Republicans." [ Roll Call ]
Reliable Source: Former Defense SecretaryBill Cohenpitched a tv show about the Pentagon called "E-Ring."Jerry Bruckheimerstole his idea a couple years later...President Bush and Karl Rovehold fundraiser two doors down fromHillary Clintonfundraiser. Neither calls cops on other. [ WP ]
Yeas and Nays: SmartassJeopardy-winning pseudo-celebKen Jenningsknows what a Wonkette is. When asked what bar theBush Twinsused to frequent, answers "The Cock and Balls."Examinereditors clean it up...Rep. Ed Markey(D-Mass) throwskaraokefundraiser, somehow neglects to invite us. [ Examiner ]
Under the Dome: Rep. Tom Feeney(R-Fla.) calls his opponent crazy, starts website subtitled "A Political and Satirical Website Dedicated to the Tinfoil Tales ofCrazy Clint Curtis... The white supremacist guy from thatNationpicture still likesGeorge Allen, has Jewish friend. [ The Hill ]
Lowdown: Karl Roveis on a protein shake diet. The protein comes from the baby meat. [ NYDN ]