Batman of the People
*Heard on the Hill: After unsuccessfully trying to pass for a Blue Dog,Rep. Louie Gohmert(R-Texas) founds the Blue Hound Dogs. So far, he is the only member...Sen. Patrick Leahywas allowed to indulge his Batman obsession with a cameo in the upcoming film "The Dark Night"...Rep. Tom Tancredo(R-Colo.) found out the hard way thatMichael Chertoffof the Department of Homeland Security doesn't like fruit baskets that attempt to prove him wrong...Rep. Patrick Murphy'sbook deal deemed ethical. [ Roll Call ]
*Reliable Source: Edwards,ClintonandBidenall want reservations at Busboys and Poets. [ WP ]
*Yeas and Nays: The new and improved James S. Brady Press Room is almost open for business...Rep. Yvette Clark(D-N.Y.) proves to be the House slacker...Charlie Daniels, best known for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," given a medal for exceptional public service. [ Examiner ]
*Under the Dome: It's chaos at the Capitol building as the coffee machine has broken...Senate staffers tired of paying for nannies...NancyPelosi isn't donating the good stuff. [ The Hill ]
*Shenanigans: Bruce Willisshows some love for his Die Hard 2 co-starFred Thompson. [ Politico ]
*The Sleuth: Donor asksHoward Deanto play matchmaker. [ WP ]
*Page Six: Rudy Giulianican act kind of French now. [ NYP ]