Gossip Roundup: A Nincompoop, a Chicken and a Liar Edition
•The Reliable Source: Michael Jacksonvisited Walter Reed. . .Lynne Cheney's"Sisters" novel to be republished next week. . .RiceisMaxim's Girlfriend of the Day. [ WP ]
•Under the Dome: "Power Players Jeopardy" tapes this weekend. [The Hill ]
•Heard on the Hill: Sheila Jackson Leeclosed a corridor from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. forJackson's2 p.m. visit. Says one GOP aide, "Just because the self-proclaimed Queen wants to meet the self- proclaimed King doesnt mean she can shut down the hallway.". . . "Democrat forBush Zell Miller'sspokesman jumps toKerrycamp. [ Roll Call ]
•Rush & Molloy: Larry Davidvolunteered to be VP forKerry, admitting that he is "a nincompoop, a chicken and a liar."Kerry: "You are qualified to be a Republican." [NYDN ]
•Lloyd Grove's Lowdown: Free condoms were distributed at a ReDefeatBush party featuringMichael Stipe, Tim Robbins, and Paul Judd.[ NYDN ]
•Page Six: HillaryattendedStar Jones'engagement party. [NYP ]