Sen. Leahy lands role in Batman movie

[cal04]

Holy Beltway, Batman! Sen. Patrick Leahy has a part in the next Batman movie.

"I don't wear tights," the Vermont Democrat said.

Leahy's scene was filmed this summer for "The Dark Knight" and involves Batman, played by Christian Bale, The Joker, played by Heath Ledger, and Alfred Pennyworth, played by Michael Caine.

The longtime Batman fan would reveal little about his role other than he is called the "distinguished gentleman."

"It's a pretty tense scene," said Leahy, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. "It's going to be a very interesting one."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070819/ap_on_en_mo/people_leahy_batman

[SoCalDem]

1. Nice to know he was "all caught up" on his senator-stuff

It always amazes me when these guys write books, act in movies, do interviews 24/7, visit their home states and campaign for offices they want...and yet we always seem to be in a big ole hurry to ram some lame legislation through at the 11th hour, often without even reading it.. curious, no?

[Philosoraptor]

2. Maybe Batman can find the joker who sent Pat an anthrax love letter!

[Philosoraptor]

3. Patman!

[Subdivisions]

4. .

[shadowknows69]

5. This could be a good sub-plot

A masked vigilante that fights for justice VS a Senator that doesn't.