Gossip Roundup: Chunky Genes Edition

•Washington Whispers: LuntzsaysKerry'sads work, it's the candidate's live appearances that need help. . .Fred Thompsonre-upped at NBC. . .Kerryaide: "Maybe ifGeorge Bushand his chicken-hawk buddies had seen battle, they'd know the difference between props and equipment that saves lives.". . .KerryandJFKboth sign asJK.[ USN&WR ]

•Heard on the Hill: Slogan of newBush-friendlyketchup: "Making SureKerryDoesn’t Ketchup toDubya!"Heinz Co. flak responds, "Our ketchup is neither Democratic nor Republican. Our only leaning is toward hamburgers and hot dogs. Heinz ketchup is an equal opportunity condiment." [Roll Call ]

•Inside the Beltway: Laura'scommencement address: "But I couldn't recall who gave the commencement address at the University of Texas in 1973. Maybe because that -- and I hate to admit it -- I skipped the ceremony. But I did look it up and I found out who gave that commencement address. And you can imagine my surprise when I discovered that it was some guy namedGeorge Bush.Four years after that speech, I married his son.". . .Maxine Waters: "I have to march because my mother could not have an abortion.". . . 1 in 3 adults believe politics and government are too complicated. [WT ]

•Page Six: Chatters disagree withTina Brown'scomments onBushvoters. Says one, "I have a flash forTina.When it comes to elections, anyone who votes is a 'power player.' They must have nightmares about all of us little nobodies going to vote." [ NYP ]

•Cindy Adams: Clinton'sbook--based on 4,000 handwritten pages--is not finished and will sell for over $35. [ NYP ]

•Rush & Molloy: Kennedyon losing 40 pounds: "In my family, I was the one born with the chunky genes. I was also born with a good set of political genes. Because of my enthusiasm forJohn Kerry'scampaign, the political genes are keeping the chunky genes in check." [ NYDN ]