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Cheney Roasted at Gridiron ClubPosted on Mar 12, 2006The elite of the nation’s political reporters gather at the 121-year-old club to poke fun at administration figures. Bush headlines the event, which focuses on Cheney’s hunting accident. —- AP: WASHINGTON - President Bush headlined the annual Gridiron Club political press roast Saturday night, but Vice President Dick Cheney was the main target of the humor. Cheney’s well-publicized Texas hunting accident last month drew ridicule from the press corps and all the speakers, including the president. Bush pointed out that the vice president’s full name is Richard B. Cheney. Advertisement Elsewhere: . CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment
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By Anne, March 13, 2006 at 3:14 pm #
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I agree. There is something intrinsically wrong with the news media (who are supposed to be our watchdogs) yukking it up with the administration. Ever watch the pre-dinner “red carpet”—it bears a strange resemblance to the old Communist Politburo affairs.
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