Come Out, Come Out
*Heard on the Hill: Protesters unable to lure Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnelout of his Kentucky home...Rep. Cynthia McKinney's(D-Ga.) slapping days may be behind her, but her suing days are just beginning... The trees behind the Rayburn and Longworth House office buildings are doing fine, thank you very much...Rep. George Miller(D-Calif.) pulls aBiden. [ Roll Call ]
*Reliable Source: Indie rock band Washington Social Club get 30 seconds of fame...John and Elizabeth Edwardsrenew their vows and then head to Wendy's...Al Gore IIIpleads guilty. [ WP ]
*Yeas and Nays: Spencer Abrahamnotably not withFredMonday night...BushtreatsGordon Brownto some good old American diner food...C.C. DeVilleparties like the rock star he once was...Sen. Paul SarbanesandRep. Mike Oxley: forever joined...Victor Reinosois a good citizen. [ Examiner ]
*Under the Dome: Eric EdelmanandHillary Clintonto meet again...Helen Thomasinsists she had her standards... TheHinesbyline is gone forever...Sen. Arlen Specter'swinning streak didn't last for long... Republican House members have a summer of light reading to look forward to. [ The Hill ]
*Shenanigans: Rudy and Judi Giulianiget the red carpet treatment...Edwardsclan are on vacation... CNN'sDana BashandJohn Kingare officially an item...Rep. Mark Udallclarifies the term "whistleblowers"... Mandarin Oriental Hotel has an important mystery guest...John Harwoodtakes issue withHillary'scleavage...Abbi and Jackieloses Jackie [ Politico ]
*The Sleuth: Rep. William Jefferson(D-La.) is a fan of frozen health foods -- provided he can stick money inside them. [ WP ]