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Perez Hilton tries his best to be political in DC
By: Jeff Dufour and Kiki Ryan
Washington Examiner
09/13/09 3:56 PM EDT
From blogging to music, gay rights to health care, Perez Hilton certainly is expanding his influence beyond the title of "Queen of all Gossip."
Writer of the self-proclaimed "most feared" Web site in Hollywood, blogger Hilton (nee Mario Lavandeira) was in Washington on Saturday night for his latest venture, a music tour. The 9:30 Club hosted Perez and his four independent music acts, which - given the city he was in - Perez used as a forum for his latest political cause, stumping for health care reform.
As many will remember, it was Perez's question about gay marriage to then-Miss California Carrie Prejean that stirred up huge controversy. Proving he's focused on more than just one issue, he not only wore a shirt that said, "We can, we will, health care for all," but spoke in between sets about the issue.
"Every legal American should have health care," Perez said, adding that all Americans should get involved in issues they believe in. He even praised the turnout at the Taxpayers March on Washington earlier in the day, even if it wasn't something he believed in.
But despite his best efforts to be all "Washington," what most people will be talking about following the show was the performer Ida Maria, who came out on stage clearly intoxicated.
"Looks like we have our next Amy Winehouse," said Perez, obviously disgusted.
On Friday, Perez was spotted leaving his room at Hotel Helix to party at the gay nightclubs Halo and Town. He was also checking out the Lincoln Memorial and The Vietnam Veterans Memorial over the weekend.
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