Silly query
THE QUESTION raised by media and some interviewers on the campaign trail that bothers me the most in the battle between Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton: Depending on who wins, will you consider the other for your running mate?
WHO IN their right mind would make the person who wanted the No. 1 spot, as the person who has your back (so to speak)? I would think that person really wouldn't mean me any good and would secretly wish me a downfall or a fall from grace! And I certainly wouldn't accept a drink from that individual.
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Another question: Is it just me who thinks that those sex hungry, horny-toad male polygamists are just self-serving and having so many wives is an ego trip? Also, the alleged abuse of the children is just sick. Why can't the women (who remind me of the robotic "Stepford Wives") have many husbands? The whole polygamy scandal (under the guise of religion) is disturbing. And who's doing those wives' hair?? Yeah, I said it!
SEXY dancer Mario Lopez signing The Mario Lopez Workout at noon May 21 at Borders on State Street. He also is the host of the hot TV show "America's Best Dance Crew."
NATE BERKUS, the cutie pie interior decorator who is a regular on Oprah's show, is hosting a fund-raiser for Barack Obama May 12 (Mother's Day) at the Park West, and more than 300 folks are expected to attend. Michelle Obama, who is just as smart, savvy and classy as her hubby, will address the crowd.
DR. LEON BASS, a retired Philadelphia educator, will be feted at the "Facing History and Ourselves" benefit dinner today at the Hilton Chicago. Bass, at the tender age of 19, was a sergeant in a segregated U. S. Army unit, and was one of the first soldiers to enter the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp after its liberation in 1945. At that time, he described what he saw as "the walking dead." He is now 83 and continues to speak out on racism and genocide.
TODAY, Chairman Langdon Neal and the Chicago Election Board will honor local VIPs who were instrumental in promoting and getting the vote out for the Super Tuesday primary back on Feb. 5, in which this city led the state in turnout. The group includes WLS-Channel 7 boss Emily Barr, baseball announcer Steve Stone, radio's Herb Kent, Univision exec Vince Cordero and activist Alice Tregay.
ACTRESS SHARON Gless of "Cagney & Lacey" fame, movie director Zach Helm, actress Amy Pietz of TV's "Aliens in America" are special guests at DePaul Theatre School's awards dinner this evening at the Four Seasons.
HANGING OUT: THE Cubs' Eric Patterson and his brother, the Reds' Corey Patterson, dined at Rockit Bar & Grill. . . . The Tigers' Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Guillen at The Underground. . . . The Bears' Robbie Gould relaxed at the new Harry Caray's in Wrigleyville along with Dora the Explorer, who was in costume.
A STELLAR Reminder: "The Life of Maria Tallchief" movie screening/ luncheon is Wednesday at the Casino Club. . . . WMAQ-Channel 5's LeeAnn Trotter emcees the 5th annual "Better Existence with HIV" gala auction April 26 at the Woman's Club of Evanston. One of the auction items: "Lunch with Stella" (that would be me). For more info: (847) 475-2115. . . . WGN-Channel 9's Dean Richards promoting " Dining for Life" on Thursday to benefit AidsCare. . . . Loretto Hospital Foundation honoring Mesirow exec Les Coney at the Congo theater on Wednesday.
THE WHITE SOX' Jim Thome and Paul Konerko and their wives will announce their partnership with the Children's Home + Aid agency to promote foster care and be honored at a luncheon today at the Palmer House.
THE FISK University Alumni scholarship fund-raiser was held last week and more than $60,000 was raised. The event was a success thanks to co-chairs Dr. Helen Davis Gardner and Tamera Fair, and the co-hosts, Channel 5's Art Norman, Marion Brooks, LeeAnn Trotter, and Attorney Gina R. Davis.
WLS-CHANNEL 7's Phil Schwarz emcees the "Build & Grow Science & Project Fair" in honor of "Earth Day" at Lincoln Park Zoo today. . . . And his colleague, anchor Linda Yu, emcees the Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence on Friday at 700 South Des Plaines Ave. Philanthropist Richard Driehaus will be there.
BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS: Newlywed D. Michelle Flowers-Welch, Tanya Mitchell, Jim Nelsen and belated to Jake Anthony Garcia. On Wednesday: George O'Hare, Channel 7's Leah Hope, Sue Carey, Mary Beth Ballard and retiree Dick Miller.
Well, that's Stella in the city!
