Thursday, March 16, 2006

Jessica Simpson Dismays the GOP?


Who's Sorry Now?

Jessica or the GOP? Jessica Simpson Snubs Bush Cheer up, George, she'll figure out a way to make it up to you. "Jessica Simpson on Wednesday turned down a invitation to meet with U.S. President George W. Bush, a snub that left Republicans dismayed. The apparent final word that Simpson would be a no-show at a major Republican fund-raiser with Bush and congressional leaders on Thursday night came after a day of conflicting reports from her camp and organizers of the event." (WaPo here)

And this, "It's never been a problem for Bono," he said, referring to the U2 rock star who has met regularly with political leaders of all stripes to promote various causes, including Third World debt relief. "I find it hard to believe she would pass up an opportunity to lobby the president on behalf of Operation Smile."