Gossip Roundup: Ketchup Edition

•Washington Whispers: Education reporters joke aboutRod Paigeat banquet. "If this had been held in Washington, there'd be outrage at reporters ridiculing the guy they cover," said an observer. . . Ketchup and ice cream are tough to find in Iraq's green zone due to stalled convoys. . .Bush: "There's a movie called 'Osama.' I wish you'd look at it. When I talk to the American people about what it means to liberate people, the movie says it a lot better than I can.". . .Cheneyhas new, positive view of the press. "The more reporters get to see him up close, the more appealing he is," said one. . . New book recountsKerry-Bushmeeting at Yale: "I just remember fairly vividly, they were having a conversation about busing. John had been participating in busing stuff, but George was very conservatively placed and thought it was a crazy idea.". . .BushandMcClellanlove their no-iron shirts. Says Scott, "I just love these noniron Brooks Brothers shirts. It's almost the only thing I wear these days." [ USN&WR ]

•Heard on the Hill: DeLayis not a fan of the 17th Amendment. . .Former Sen. Connie Mack III (R-Fla.)and candidateConnie Mack IVare fans of Bacardi rum. III is a lobbyist; IV is a recipient of PAC money. . . CandidateAlbert Turner Jr.,arrested for harassment, disputes the charge: "A woman grabbed my testicles and I was trying to protect myself. And I don’t back down from that — no shape, form or fashion.". . .Chet Edwards, Menendez, Shelley Berkley,andNadlerare solicited forBushcampaign byFrist.[ Roll Call ]

•Out & About: Alma Powell, Colin Powell, Ted Kennedy, Frist, Lieberman, Daschle, Lott, Rove, EvansandMcAuliffewatchMinnelli, Alvin AileyAmerican Dance Theater, and others at Kennedy Center gala. . .Kathleen Matthews,supporter of Girl Scouts. [ WP ]

•Rush & Molloy: Sharptonwill get talk show this week. . .Edward Cardinal Eganmay banKerryfrom annual Smith Dinner. . .Affleckto joinTed Kennedyto raise minimum wage. [ NYDN ]

•Cindy Adams: Neil Diamond, Streisandto hostKerryfundraiser. . .TeresalikesAbigail Adamsand ketchup. [ NYP ]

•Page Six: WoodwardenemyPete Earleypublishing fictional book based on his dealings withWoodward. [ NYP ]