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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is the type of "progressive sex symbol" modern women want, a liberal Washington Post columnist argued in her column published Friday. "Move over, Ryan Gosling. The modern female fantasy is embodied by the man who might soon become our first First Gentleman,"Catherine Rampell wrote. Since Gov. Tim Walz joined the 2024 Democratic ticket, media figures and Harris supporters have argued that Walz and Emhoff embrace a more modern version of masculinity that men should aspire to. In leaving his prestigious law career to support Vice President Harris after the 2020 presidential race, Emhoff showed he was...

MSNBC strikes deal to put coverage in nation's theaters Obama's Jan. 20 inauguration is scheduled to hit big screens in 27 theaters around the country. MSNBC struck a deal with Screenvision, the world’s leading cinema advertising company, to air its inaugural coverage in movie theaters in 21 markets.

Monday, Aug. 22, 2005 11:59 a.m. EDT Mexican Presidential Race Kicks Off ... in Los Angeles The leading contenders for the presidency of Mexico plan to launch their 2006 campaigns this fall – in Los Angeles. Last month Mexicans living in other countries were given the right to vote by mail, beginning with next year’s presidential election, and the candidates are seeking to woo support from Mexican immigrants in the U.S. Story Continues Below But they will have to begin their campaigning in the U.S. early because Mexican laws bar campaign appearances outside the country after candidates are selected this...

With Sir Elton John and David Furnish's "civil partnership ceremony" just months away, one might presume that a celebrated dressmaker is quietly toiling away on elaborate outfits for the couple (below). Let's not forget that Elton appeared at his 50th birthday bash five years ago dressed as King Louis XIV, sporting a 3ft-high wig. But no. I am finally able to write the words "Elton", "dressed" and "discreetly" in the same sentence. "We won't be inappropriately dressed on the big day," says Furnish, who hosted the White Tie and Tiara Ball with Elton on Thursday night. "Fancy dressing at a...

<p>I would like to say a kind word about George W. Bush: He's usually not as dumb as he pretends to be.</p> <p>Acting dumb is Bush's style. He likes to sandbag people. He plays dumb, people underestimate him and, all of a sudden -- wap! He nails them.</p>