James, James, Chris, Newt, and Don
It's another installment of get-what-you-pay-for Wonk'd featuringJames Carvilleand his incessantly opaque metaphors,Chris Matthewsand his inability to dress or eat like a normal person,Newt Gingrichpretending to love all God's children, and God's warrior himself,Donald Rumsfeld, fighting like he was in The Warriors -- and trying to make it out of New York alive.
If there's gonna be more than a boy band worth of sightings you'll have to send more tips . We know you have them. Just put "Wonk'd" or "Sighting" in the subject line and don't forget to indicate your level of disgust at having had to breathe the same air as the spotted.
* I sawJames Carvilleat the Cosi at 2nd and Penn SE around 3pm [5/14]. A staffer type asked for a picture together with him (he obliged), but far more entertaining was overhearing pieces of the conversation he was having with his young and attractive companion. The best line was "even if you run two child molesters, one of them will still win the election".
* SawJames Carvilleyesterday at Trover Books on the Hill looking especially bald. He was buying a few magazines, didn't see what though.
* I just sawChris Matthewsin the Dirksen Cafeteria, getting a 1/4 platter of Rotisserie Chicken. I didn't recognize him at first, because his trademark blue and white striped shirt was rolled up well above the elbow, and he is much taller than expected (he also must have a great make-up team over at MSNBC). I recognized the distinctive voice though as he thanked the server, and also as he walked away singing fairly audibly to himself.
* SawNewt Gingrichgiving an interview [5/15] in front of the News Corp building in Manhattan. A brother hollered at him and Gingrich acknowledged him and waved because he apparently cares about black people despite the fact he's running for President as a Republican.
* I just sawDonald Rumsfeldwalking out of a Duane Reade with his wife on 57th street around 7th ave or so from my bus vantage point. People were walking up to him and he seemed to be engaged, smiling. Not sure how long he will last on the streets. Ballsy.