The Hubris 'N' Handbags Tour will resume in Florida. We're bypassing South Carolina entirely, chiefly because we're trying to stay on our diet and we know that Southern grub is too darned yummy to ignore. Did someone say shrimp and grits? Homemade biscuits? We do look forward to a meal at the Columbia Restaurant at some point. White sangria. FAB. If you drink enough, the GOP lineup seems fascinating. Simply fascinating. ZZZZZZZZZZ.
Speaking of the Sunshine State: We hear Jeb Bush -- memba him? -- has set up a new education foundation designed to embrace excellence and reward teachers who hit standardized test benchmarks among other things. Any reward and reform seems welcome. Interesting that education has fallen off the map as an issue in this election. Last time we heard about it as truly domestic policy, it was before 9-11. Since then, the momentum has sagged.
AP reporter Glen Johnson: OUR HERO! You rock, bro. Keep 'em honest. Someone must.
Thanks a lot, Jenna. We're a down and out nation and we wanted to share in your joy. We can appreciate you want your privacy and all -- we know you hate the media -- but still. A wedding makes people happy. A president with his daughter on his arm, walking the bride down the aisle. It makes us all weepy. We needed a national moment, some hope, what with the economy, the war, these boring candidates. But no ... It's awfully buggy in Texas, especially out there on the prairie, but we know you will cope. Sigh. We hope someone leaks the bridal registry. We're a FREAK for china patterns. Even Brad and Angie sold their baby pix to PEOPLE. We'll expect something, chica.
Stephen Colbert's interview with CNN honcho Lou Dobbs last night -- done en Espanol with Steve dressed and acting like a host of a Latin television variety show -- es muy bueno. His command of the language must've scared Lou, who probably has border patrol on speed dial.
So ... BET honcho Bob Johnson -- what about the Michael Jackson-esque voice? -- has apologized to the Barackster for his remarks on the campaign stump for Hillary. Like we said, he knew EXACTLY what he was saying. We're glad he had the stones to say he was wrong.
Speaking of which, we think Bill Clinton has ratcheted up the anger quotient popping off to reporters and others when his wife endures criticism that he thinks is wrong. Although he draws crowds, his behavior gets in the way of her message on some level.
-- Andrea Billups, The Washington Times
Comments (1)
I think the US citizens should leave Jenna Bush
alone and let her have her private wedding as
she wishes.!!!!! WE HAVE NO RIGHT TO SAY WHAT
SHE SHOULD DO. All that hoopla at the White House
will not bring fond memories. SO BACK OFF.
Posted by Helen Laverdure | January 20, 2008 9:10 AM