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http://www.nypost.com/seven/06052008/gossip/pagesix/gop_takeover_113989.htmGOP TAKEOVER
June 5, 2008 -- SOME young Republicans took umbrage in April when East Village gadfly John Penley told Page Six he and some other slacktivists were protesting against the Bowery Wine Company, which is co-owned by Bruce Willis. "We want to show our opposition to right-wing Republicans opening yuppie wine bars in our neighborhood," Penley said. Too bad. The New York Young Republican Club saw the item and held its monthly social at the place, which is actually on East First Street, this week. "Needless to say, we're going to fill his neighborhood whether he likes it or not," vowed one juvenile GOPer. "We're coming with briefcases and BlackBerrys in hand to stake our claim."
http://www.nypost.com/seven/06052008/gossip/cindy/good_thing_im_not_a_betting_woman_114000.htm?page=0GOOD THING I'M NOT A BETTING WOMAN
.... Now, about my brilliant political brain. It's 2006. I meet Sen. Obama with Sen. Schumer at a VIP screening for "Bobby." That night he tells me he was 7 when RFK was assassinated. Also that the sudden spotlight since his '04 convention speech does not make him nervous because, says the then-fledgling hotshot: "I am never nervous." ....
First thing you were told (Tuesday night, Dem nomination) was, "He's (GORE) not talking to the press." Well, with me he was talking. Fluidly, freely, happily. But saying nothing. Talking, joking, laughing, repeatedly walking toward me. Saying absolutely nothing.
Like: Did he see "Recount," HBO's docudrama about his now-immortal Florida recount? "No. I've been away. I only just returned from Israel. I was getting an award." Presumably he might've seen an advance screening or a DVD? "No." . . . He going to watch any of that night's events on TV? "I can't. I'm here. Spending the entire evening here. I won't be able to see anything happening anywhere else." Presumably he might view a taped version? "No." . . . And his view on the November election? "I hope whoever will do the most for our environment." Presumably he might squeeze out an additional statement? "No." ....
Then, enjoying himself immensely as he waggled a finger at me, it was: "And kindly remember, in future you are to address me as 'Your Adequateness.' " ....
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