Gossip Roundup: One Term in Paris
*Heard on the Hill: TMZ wanted to makeLoretta Sanchezthe "Paris Hiltonof DC" ... Unmarked Cap Police car stolen... Senior Aide toRep. Mike Rogersarrested for domestic violence. [ Roll Call ]
*Reliable Source: Someone stole some art from the Artomatic...Christina Ricciwas here! [ WP ]
*Yeas and Nays: Pelosi'sgot a biographer...Sam Watersonnon-partisan Unity08 blah blah blah... MomsNorah O'Donnellparties books blah blah blah...Clintonpresidency would makeBill"ambassador to the world."Kucinichwould give that made-up job toJimmy Carter. [ Examiner ]
*Under the Dome: Jim McCreryrefuses to hang out with poorChuck Rangel...Bill Clintonchairing congressional black caucus' golf and tennis tourney. Oh wait,Obama'son that caucus! ... 53 Republicans voted against a bill naming a goddamn Post Office forRachel Carson. [ The Hill ]
*Shenanigans: This too crazy and dumb to summarize: "White House press secretaryTony Snowand his band, Beats Workin', will face off against legendary CBS newsmanBob Schiefferand Honky Tonk Confidential at the National Press Club's first-ever battle of the bands, "Honky Tonk Meets the White House Wonk," at the Club on May 14." ... Skits performed by politicians sound even more terrible than you'd imagine...Joe Bidenmocked byWilliam Shatner... Iraq vote might imperil South Carolina debate! [ Politico ]
*The Sleuth: Hillaryguest-blogged on Firedoglake. Hey, Hill, we could use some time off, wanna sit in for a day or two? [ WP ]