John Mayer: President of Villa?
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While the mainstream presidential candidates are focusing on the South Carolina primary, John Mayer (whose party affiliation is unknown) is focusing his attention on campaigning at the new Hollywood hotspot, Villa.
Mayer did some stumping inside the club last night -- though he isn't exactly sure what stumping is -- and didn't manage to raise any funds for his campaign.
No word yet on who his running mate will be. But he's looking.
Hillary: Why Is Barack's Bigger than Mine?
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Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton spoke at Furman University in South Carolina last week -- but sources say Clinton is pissed because Obama upstaged her -- literally!
On Tuesday, Barack was given access to Furman's 1,400 capacity McAlister Auditorium -- while Clinton made her Thursday speech from the smaller, 500 capacity Younts Conference Center. Apparently, size does matter!
We're told Hillary's people were steamed when they realized that BO had a bigger room -- and complained to the organizers of the events. A call to Clinton's people was not returned.
Bill Clinton's Gay Love
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Bill Clinton was in Las Vegas campaigning for Hillary this weekend, when he had a little run-in with "the gays." Apparently, there was a national gay softball tournament going on -- with close to 500 gay athletes and their bats and balls invading Sin City.
When Bill ran into a gaggle of gays at the Bellagio, he did what any good politician would do -- he took one for the team. Literally!
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Dems Debate -- Slangin' Dirt in South Carolina
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As Democratic presidential hopefuls prepare to debate in South Carolina, it looks like the people of Myrtle Beach have already begun slingin' the dirt around.
Check out these pics of a 20-foot tall sand sculpture built to look like a Clinton-Obama-Edwards version of Mount Rushmore. We're told this monstrosity took 750 TONS (no- we're not kidding) of sand to create ... and a ton of elbow grease.
Now only if they would work that hard in the White House!
Huckabee to Britney: Just Keep Livin'!
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Mike Huckabee has at least two things Hillary Clinton doesn't -- including advice for Britney Spears!
A gal named "Skittle" cornered the Republican presidential candidate in Greenville, SC on Friday, where he actually answered the important, election-swaying question.
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Hillary: Britney Makes Me LMAO!
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Senator Hillary Clinton has prepared answers to questions on nearly all the world's problems -- but she didn't have an answer to a key question on the minds of voters: Can you help Britney?!
TMZ was there yesterday at California State University Northridge where Hil fielded questions from the audience. But when our Vania asked her if she had any advice for Brit Brit -- she laughed, hard. Real hard. Has she been brainwashed by Tom Cruise?
Even funnier -- when a doctor who had served three years in Iraq asked Hillary to remind him of the first name of Vice President Cheney. She was quick to answer "Dick." He responded, "That's right, that Dick!"
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Capitol Punishment
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Congress is back in session and dealing with some very scary issues -- scary fashion issues, that is! Check out what some of the most powerful women in Washington (like Hillary and Nancy Pelosi) are wearing, and see why Capitol Hill may have eyes -- but apparently no mirrors!
If you have any election/political-oriented dirt, send your tips to TMZ!
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Affleck Vetoes Fan Worship at Capitol
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Looks like Ben Affleck isn't exactly a man of the people -- even though he's playing a Congressman in an upcoming movie.
Sources tell TMZ that Ben was in the Capitol building to research his role in next year's "State of Play," and while he met with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the Massachusetts delegation, when it came to younger fans, he quickly filibustered the crowds. He signed a few autographs, but after a little while, says one cop, "He didn't want anybody around him" -- and had security fend off the squealing crowds.
We're also told that when he went to meet his Mass. brethren, he slipped into that Pahk-yah-cah accent. "It was cute," says a staffer. "His accent came out a little bit." Chowdah-head!
Bush: The King and I
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With 370 days and 23 hours left in his reign, George Bush worked on improving Mideast relations -- by warmly greeting Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud on Monday. Shall we dance?!
Bush and the King are very close allies! Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.
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Blair to Brit: I'm Down with That
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Has Tony Blair gone Hollywood? TMZ spotted the former British Prime Minister leaving the Four Seasons this morning -- wonder if he was looking for Britney?!
Blair is actually in town for a speaking engagement, and unlike the popwreck, was welcomed at the Four Seasons -- but he did have a rather large amount of Secret Service with him. Someone came prepared after hearing of Brit's driving!
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Hillary Advisor Busted for DWI in New Hampshire
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Perhaps it was an early celebration? A senior advisor to Hillary Clinton was arrested and charged with aggravated drunken driving on the eve of the New Hampshire primary.
Nashua police say Sidney Blumenthal (seen here in the preppiest mugshot ever) was arrested early Monday morning after his car was pulled over for traveling 70 mph in a 30 mph zone. Officers smelled alcohol and issued Blumenthal a field sobriety test, which he failed. He was then arrested. Since Sidney's car traveled at such a high rate of speed, he was given an aggravated DWI. Now he's got some aggravation!
Blumenthal is a former White House advisor to President Bill Clinton, and is now working for Hillary as an unpaid advisor. He will be arraigned later this month. Note to Hillary: he might not be available for the South Carolina primary!
McCain Hams It Up for Three Bucks
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Wannabe prez John McCain stopped by for a good ol' southern breakfast at Greenville, South Carolina's political frolic pad and cheap eats breakfast hotspot, Tommy's Country Ham House. Time for vittles!
Accompanied by his booze heiress bombshell wife, Cindy Hensley, the Senator chowed down on scrambled eggs, grits, cured ham, biscuits and gravy (natch) -- for an exorbitant three dollars and change! Say what? That's including the coffee! At the overripe age of 71, John Boy paid triple for his high cholesterol eats by leaving a generous $10 tip. Vote for me!
McCain likes his breakfasts big and sloppy, while Hillary eats lite food on the go ... and leaves tipping to her aides. Holy health care! Save the arteries ... it's oatmeal in '08!
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Where's Jenny Craig When You Need Her?
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Monica Lewinsky was out and about in L.A. Tuesday, sipping on coffee and taking a leisurely stroll. Looks like the World's Most Famous Gap dress wearer was getting prepped to celebrate her fave First Family's big win -- with a bag of cookies!
Give that woman a cigar!
TiVo to Hillary -- We'll Service You Good
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After reading our story about Hillary Clinton's TiVo woes, the DVR company sent us a note -- they want to help Hillary figure out her box.
TiVo told us: "We'd like to send the 'TiVo man' himself straight to the campaign trail to teach Hillary everything there is to know about our product in just five minutes (yes, 5 minutes!). We know it will take no time at all to show Mrs. Clinton the right buttons to push so she can rest assured that while she's on the road, America's favorite DVR is not skipping a beat."
As we reported, we overheard a perplexed Hil tell Chelsea not too long ago she couldn't figure out how to run the contraption.
Hillary Clinton -- Deprogrammed!
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TMZ spies overheard Hillary Clinton at a cocktail reception, venting to daughter Chelsea that she can't get her TiVo to work properly.
Hil complained that her box overwrites the shows she inputs manually with shows she's not interested in at all.
Looks like even the electronics in Hil's life are trying to give her advice.
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Huckabee Folds Like Domino's
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Just one day before the big New Hampshire primary, Mike Huckabee revealed he's the cheesiest candidate for Prez.
Outside the Letterman studio in NYC, the Huckster recounted to a fan how stifling it was in one of the western states. When the fan told Huck it was "dry heat," the candidates responded that dry heat is still hot and his proof was all about pizza. Watch the video and you'll understand -- to the extent Huckabee makes any sense.