Gossip Roundup: The New Propaganda Edition
•Reliable Source: Rumsfeldon physical stress torture: "I stand for 8-10 hours a day. Why is standing limited to four hours?". . .Emily Kumlerhosts shoe parties with a special dealer: "Like whores to sailors the ladies dragged pair after pair of shoes to the bed hoping for a good time.". . .Stephanopouloshas finishedMy Life. [ WP ]
•Under the Dome: Kerry,campaigning in the West: "People came out here 125 years ago looking for gold and silver... and thats what brought me out here today.". . . Activists call for outing of Congress members and staffers in light of Federal Marriage Amendment vote. . .Harry Thomason: "Were going to sell a lot of DVDs. Were going to make some money on this thing.". . .My Lifeskips naming names of impeachment. . .DeLayon Sugar Busters diet. [ The Hill ]
•Heard on the Hill: In Appropriations Committee,Rep. Duke Cunningham (R-Calif.)asksKennedyto open Chappaquiddick files;Kennedycalls him "an idiot!" and apologizes later. . . 100 Senators hit the floor for photo-op. [ Roll Call ]
•Inside the Beltway: Boy takes photo withCheney: "My dad is a Democrat, and this picture is going to drive him nuts."Cheneyreplies, "That's nothing. Wait till you see what we're going to do toJohn Kerryon November 2." [ WT ]
•Rush & Molloy: Clinton'sbracelet was given to him two years ago by kid from Colombia. . .Moorescreens "F9/11" for Congressional Black Caucus. [ NYDN ]
•Page Six: Paula Jonesoffers to debateClinton. . .Clinton'sclaimHillarywas named afterSir Edmund Hillarycalled bogus considering he did not climb Everest until seven years after her birth. . .Alexandra Kerrysigns with new talent agencies, denies relationship withSimon Monjack. . .Chris Heinzrumored to be close withDiane Kruger,married actress. [ NYP and NYP ]
•Cindy Adams: Larry Kingon "F9/11: " "Yes. P.R. is suddenly the new propaganda.". . . "F9/11" DVD expected way before election. [ NYP ]
•Fox 411: "F9/11" sells out in New York, setting records. [Fox News ]
•The Scoop: Demi Moorehollers at "F9/11" premiere. [ MSNBC ]