Gossip Roundup: Look up Deaniac in the Dictionary Edition
•Washington Whispers: Senior administration official expects an increase in tension between the Pentagon and the State Department after the election. . .Larry Thompson, Racicotfront-runners to replaceAshcroft. IfKerrywins, eyes are on New Mexico's Attorney General. . . NSA orders epidemiological study after high rate of "work-related illnesses". . .Weyrichthinks angry, first-time voters will defeatBush. . . "Deaniac" considered forWebster's College Dictionary. . .Reinershoots spot for MoveOn PAC. . .Jack Edwards, as a pirate, andEmma Claire, as a princess, will have Secret Service escort for Halloween. . .DevinesaysKE04held ads in August to build pre-debate momentum. [ USN&WR ]
•Inside Politics: LaDuke,Nader's 2000 running mate, endorsesKerry. [ WT ]
•Rush & Molloy: Nixonadministration veterans attackBushin shoft films commissioned byMother Jones. [ NYDN ]
•Page Six: Alexandra Kerry, Adam Brodystump at gay club in Las Veags. [ NYP ]