What can good Republicans put on their freedom fries? New York state Assemblyman Jim Tedisco said at a GOP rally that he's shunning Heinz ketchup because using it could help put John Kerry in the White House. While Kerry is married to a certain ketchup heiress, neither the Massachusetts senator nor his wife is involved in H.J. Heinz's ketchup business. "I will not eat one ounce of ketchup until Election Day," said Tedisco, who later claimed he was joking. "I heard they get a nickel for every ounce of ketchup we eat. I'm a mustard man until Nov. 2." All jokes aside, the company insists its condiment is strictly nonpartisan. "Heinz ketchup is America's favorite ketchup and enjoyed by Republicans, Democrats and independents alike," said a spokeswoman.
-- Lewis Wallace
Mr. Mustard, at the BBQ
Mr. Mustard, at the BBQ
