Best Part of Waking Up
*Heard on the Hill: Rep. David Obey(D-Wisc.) joins the list of people who chastise others for talking aboutParis Hiltonby talking about Paris Hilton...Legislative director forRep. Roger Wicker(R-Miss.)Susan Sweatbecomes a new kind of Mrs....Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnell(R-Ky.) has had enough of immigration reform legislation, but can't get enough tortilla chips...Sen. David Vitter(R-La.) may want to take the glitter out of the arts and crafts bin...AllJeremy Funkwants to do is drink beer for breakfast, butSen. Chris Dodd(D-Conn.) doesn't approve...Chief Deputy Minority WhipEric Cantor's(R-Va.) new son,James Richard, is damn lucky his name isn't Fifi Trixibelle. [ Roll Call ]
*Yeas and Nays: The National Press Club got stood up by a Venezuelan student group...Lewis Blackgoes back to school...Tavis Smileyseems confused by the fact that those attending the Democratic candidate's forum were not solely there to see Tavis Smiley...New Transformers movie not above taking a crack at Bush...White House seems to have an emailing saboteur. [ Examiner ]
*The Sleuth: Jeri Thompsonhas gotFred'scampaign by the balls. [ WP ]
*Page Six: Barbara Bushseen getting cozy withChris Brady, son ofReagan'spress secretaryJim Brady. [ NYP ]
*Rush & Molloy: Fred Thompsonwouldn't touchSen. Al D'Amato'shelping hand with a ten foot pole. [ NYDN ]
*Washington Whispers: Obama'scamp slightly embarrassed about all the money they've raised...Rep. Patrick Kennedyhits the big 4-0...Colin Powelllikes his cars reasonably fast. [ USN&WR ]

