Pre-Party, Part I

Outside protesters jeered the White House press for compromising national security and a giant baby teased “crybaby” David Gregory. Beyond the red carpet arrivals, populated by anxious folks awaiting their Bold Face guests, Secret Service, and tourists who happened to stumble upon the lobby during an interesting night, the pre-parties awaited.

Upstairs on the patios, black tie guests crowded the area, sipped cocktails, and stole glimpses at Joe Wilson, Valerie Plame, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, Maureen Dowd, and the like.