Gossip Roundup: Softball Torture
*Heard on the Hill: Tax cheat testifies before the Senate in prison jumpsuit, borrowed jacket...Chuck Schumerhas a coughing fit watchingHarry Reidtalk to NPR...Trent Lott: never would've gone on Imus' show...Howie Mandelis coming to the Hill to talk about his terrible fear of germs. [ Roll Call ]
*Reliable Source: Candidates have kids! [WP ]
*Yeas and Nays: Larry King: "I've never understood what softball means." Oh, and what the hell: "When he interviews Kermit the Frog, King actually believes he's talking to a frog." ...Alec Baldwinis not a vegan...George MichaeltookJohn Lennon'spiano to Ford's Theater, whereAbraham Lincolnwas shot. He was v v high when he came up with this idea...John Cusackwill be at the WHCA dinner. [ Examiner ]
*The Sleuth: The Justice Department's copy machine broke. Then their car got a flat. [WP ]
*Washington Whispers: Gen. George CaseytoMartha Raddatz: "Terrific job on the book ... especially for a girl!" ... Election 2008 will cost $5 billion...Zbigniew Brzezinskiis a little concerned about our secret war with Iran...Bob Gateshates the barbecue in DC. [ USN&WR ]