The colorful Clinton clan

The inimitably abrasive Medea Benjamin took it upon herself to mau-mau Hillary Clinton in an anti-war demo. The senator was presented with a "pink slip" worn by one of the demonstrators, whereupon she lost her nerve and departed. Benjamin, a San Francisco activist (the story sys she's a New York activist, but as this story explains, she's actually on leave from a job here in SF) ran for senator from California a couple of years ago and quickly wore thin the patience even of people who agree with her -- as she obviously is now doing in Washington.

Meanwhile, it was widely reported today that Chelsea Clinton has nailed down a prestigious consultant gig afte she receives her M.S. this year, while Bill will face Bob Dole for a regular point-counterpoint gig on "60 Minutes." Wouldn't it be wonderful to have Dole start his remarks by saying, "Bill, you ignorant slut..."