A sure sign that it's summer is when opening our invitation to what is now political pollster Frank Luntz's Sixth Annual Baseball All Star Party at his sprawling Virginia estate, dubbed "The Smithsonian McLean branch" because of its vast collection of history, politics and sports memorabilia.

Under Mr. Luntz's expansive roof one finds perhaps the most valuable private newspaper collection in Washington, a ticket from every day of Bill Clinton's impeachment trial, the Playboy interview with Jimmy Carter, and the original "Addams Family" electric chair.

Then there's the baseball Mr. Luntz calls "New York's Finest," signed by former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, newly-Independent New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former baseball great Yogi Berra and New York Yankees Manager Joe Torre - signatures gathered by the pollster at one of Mr. Giuliani's weddings.

Items to debut this year include a blackjack table signed by every actor who played James Bond, a personal letter written by Winston Churchill, a 17th century political dismissal from Britain's Oliver Cromwell, a handwritten note from a John F. Kennedy suitor (seriously), and the infamous "Kerry picks Gephardt" newspaper banner, compliments of the New York Post.

Each year, Mr. Luntz entices guests (as if the above paraphernalia isn't enough) with a top 10 list of reasons to attend his party. Our favorites this year: Rosie O'Donnell and Donald Trump JELLO wrestling, a Nancy Pelosi kissing booth with "no-line" guarantee, and Colorado congressman and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo rebuilding the pool fence to keep out illegal attendees.

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