<p>That was Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, New York Democrat, playing hostess at last night's book party for Democratic strategist Paul Begala at the Palm in Washington.</p>
<p>Best known for teaming up with James Carville to introduce Bill Clinton beyond Arkansas, Mr. Begala is author of the new book, "It's Still the Economy, Stupid: George W. Bush, the GOP's CEO" (Simon & Schuster).</p>