Gossip Roundup: Thanks for the Shoutout Edition

•Names & Faces: Congressmen surroundAffleck, Garnerat fundraiser for children at Charlie Palmer Steakhouse. . .Bob Barnett, Hillary Rosen, Norquist, Barone, Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, Dana Bash, Ana Marie Coxenjoy book party for CEO of Loews Hotels. [ WP ]

•Inside the Beltway: Kerryon CNN in 1997: "We know we can't count on the French. We know we can't count on the Russians. We know that Iraq is a danger to the United States, and we reserve the right to take pre-emptive action whenever we feel it's in our national interest.". . . Poll respondents preferBush's hair. [ WT ]

•Inside Politics: Rothenberg: "The current state of the 2004 presidential race does not favorSen. John Kerry, no matter what utterly unconvincing spin Democratic strategists continue to offer. . . The race is close, but it isn't even.". . .Teresa: "I wouldn't be surprised if [bin Laden] appeared in the next month." [ WT ]

•Page Six: Kerrylikes lip balm designed for cow's utters. . . CBS'Redstone, Moonvessupport Democrats. . .Hunter S. ThompsononBush twins"those cupcakes are crazy as barn-cats." [ NYP , NYP , NYP ]

•Cindy Adams: Bushinsider: "Laurais enormous support to her husband. She exudes confidence. She's his best friend and one of his closest advisers. Trust me, this lady has a lot to say.". . .Kerryinsider: "People who don't knowTeresadon't realize how earthy she is. If you're sick she's the first one there with chicken soup. She's great. She really cares." [ NYP ]

•Liz Smith: Ann Richardsand daughter on "Topic A withTina Brown" this weekend. [ NYP ]

•Rush & Molloy: McGreeveypossibly considering another run. [ NYDN ]