THE WASHINGTON WITS

by Bill -Ed. Adler ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 1, 1967

From Senate sillies to Cabinet classics here are the party lines. There's Bobby Kennedy poking fun at his ""carpetbagger"" image: ""I can't tell you how happy I am to be here representing the great state of...ah...ah..."" Or responding to the question of his ambitions: ""I want to assure you I have no Presidential aspirations--nor does my wife, Ethel Bird."" Then there's Humphrey's humors...asked what he thought of his Vice Presidential image...""Well, it is fourteen and a half pounds lighter than it was."" Dirksen shocked the Senate one day with this opener: ""I have a surprise for you. I shall depart from my usual custom and talk about the bill that is up for discussion today."" It all just goes to prove that the political scene can boast former actors, current recording stars and comedians as well. For the Adler addict or the campaign follower.

Pub Date: May 1, 1967

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Macmillan

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1967

Categories: NONFICTION