Gossip Roundup: Going to Bed with Martha Edition
•Heard on the Hill: National Republican Senatorial Committee expected to endorseMartinezfor Florida's Senate race. . . Who's responsible for leaving the live web stream turned on during a private meeting of Senators? . . .Tommy Lasordasupports a major league baseball team for D.C. . . History says Republicans more likely to win in Brood X years. Says DNC flak, "Every 17 years, the American people are plagued with soulless invaders who devour all in their path, mindlessly ignoring the damage theyre causing, fixated only on their own selfish needs. And in addition to the Republicans, voters have to put up with cicadas to boot." [ Roll Call ]
•Out & About: Antonin Scaliasings into the wee hours. [ WP ]
•Inside Politics: FaithfulAmerica.org wants to air apologies for Abu Ghraib from America religious leaders on Al Jazeera. [WT ]
•Rush & Molloy: Larry Flynton allegations of aBush-sponsored abortion in the 70s: "I'm not sayingGeorge W. Bushbought her off, but I'm sure one of his cronies did.". . .Teresa: "The only way we're going to win this is grass roots at every level: At the highest level grass, the lowest level grass. It could be a lot of grass.". . .Weinsteinsscreen new film toSenators Frist, Alexander.[ NYDN ]
•Page Six: Activist reportsMichael Mooreis a diva and only returns celebrity calls. . .Teresa'skeynote address is late and sour. Said donor, "That was the worst speech I've ever seen." [ NYP and NYP ]
•The Scoop: Michael Moore: toPlayboy: "I go to bed withMartha Stewartevery night. Have you ever tried her sheets? They're really nice. . . My feelings about[Hillary]politically are clouded by my feelings for her. I've always been attracted to her. . . My wife and I went to meet[Dean]. . . But we werent in the room with him five minutes when we thought, Geez, this guy is kind of a (jerk).'" [ MSNBC ]