Former Donald Trump Co-Friend Michael Cohen Impresses Democrats at DNC ​​Fundraiser

Hey! Hey! My God!

It was a wow!

Former member of the MAGA group Michael Cohen — whose hatred towards the ex-client Donald Trump earned him hundreds of headlines and a prison stint as part of his efforts to nail his former boss — was the unwitting star of a fundraiser for the Democratic U.S. representative. Jamie Raskin at Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier Tuesday night.

Heads turned, chatter buzzed and the midnight oil burned when Cohen showed up as Raskin’s guest.

“He was treated like a rock star,” said one sports memorabilia expert. Grant DePorter, a general manager of Harry Caray.

Sneed is told that Cohen checked out all the sports gear in the restaurant and told people he had a lot of “Make America Great Again” memorabilia, including the “original” MAGA hat — even asking DePorter how much it might be worth.

Trump’s former lawyer revealed his Chicago ties, noting that his son once tried out for the White Sox. And he claimed that the actor/singer/director Gus Van Sant had sent his friend Raskin one of his scarves when the Maryland Democrat was recovering from cancer.

And, oh, yeah, Cohen told DePorter that he once lost an auction on cufflinks that previously belonged to a Los Angeles mobster. Mickey Cohen. He wanted them because they matched his initials.

On the road, on the road… to the election campaign? Michael Cohen has also said that he plans to run for office.

And where it will all end, no one knows.

The turn of the screw?

Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. RFK Jr.’s decision to suspend his quixotic quest for the White House on Friday resulted in support for Donald Trump. But it also earned RFK Jr. a beating from his sister Kerry Kennedya family spokesperson.

“Our brother Bobby’s decision to support Trump today is a betrayal of the values ​​our father and family hold dearest,” she said in a statement to herself and her other siblings. “It’s a sad ending to a sad story.”

So far, the Kennedy dynasty of hard-line Democrats has been very cautious in its public attacks on its anti-vaxxer brother, quietly enduring his spectacle of brain worms and roadkill bears. The latest is his decision to remain on the ballot in non-fighting states in case a Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Does a tie in the Electoral College trigger a “contingent election” in the House of Representatives?

What is this? A strange mind game?

Please note: Less than two weeks ago and shortly after the Washington Post reported on RFK Jr.’s attempt to meet with Harris to discuss a possible Cabinet position, his younger brother gave Sneed his advice.

Chicago Chris Kennedy, One staunch Democrat told Sneed: “Bobby’s superpower has always been his understanding of the complexities of our environment, human interactions and government regulation. Any president would be wise to listen to his advice on these issues.”

Is the Kennedy clan — With most of them firmly entrenched in Harris’ camp, will they now give their brother a public thrashing?

Stay tuned.

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Sneed’s Outstanding Quote of the Week Award Goes to Judge J. Michael Luttiga conservative Republican who now supports Kamala Harris For the president: “As a young child, we are taught right from wrong. We are not taught right from left.”

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Congratulations to the best police officer Larry Snelling on his command performance during the DNC. I was wrong to think it was going to be a disaster. Great job, Superintendent!

Needles …

Cook County Council President, Powerful Woman Toni Preckwinklewho spoke at the DNC last week, told Sneed she was doubly excited and proud — as a product of St. Paul — to participate in a segment with the Minnesota governor. Tim WalzShe also notes that if Walz makes it to the White House, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor… Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, would become the state’s first Native American governor. … Hey! Hey! Harry’s Way! Hoist ’em up and toast! Cheers to the Indomitable Dutch Caray, She celebrated her 95th birthday at her late husband Harry Caray’s dingy restaurant on Kinzie with her family and a raspberry vodka martini last Thursday! This woman is a wonder! … A TV star Etienne Colbert, a Second City alumnus spotted after DNC hours at Miller’s Pub.

Saturday Birthdays: Marlee Matlin, 59; director Ava DuVernay52 years old; actor Dave Chappelle51; actor STève Guttenberg66 … Sunday Birthdays: actor Tom Skerritt91; Kiss bassist Gene Simmons, 75; Elvis Costello, 70; director Tim Burton, 66; Billy Ray Cyrus, 63; actor Joanne Whalley, 63; model Claudia Schiffer, 54; actor Alexander Skarsgard, 48; actress Blake Lively, 37 … and a special thank you to the inestimable Bill Figel, ageless.