Last night we also went to the Grand Hyatt for the annual Spirit of Lincoln Dinner for the Log Cabin Republicans National Organization. We snapped keynote speaker and former first daughter Mary Cheney (right) with the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund’s John Klenert.

Ripon Society’s David Sweeney with American Psychological Association’s Monica Farrow and Ashton Theodore Randle bookending JM Burkman’s Lisa Spoden. Guests enjoyed an open bar reception with many Members of Congress who then left for the Congressional Picnic at the White House.

Federal Legal Relations Authority’s James Abbott, CRAFT Media’s Evan Ross, DCGOP executive director Robert Turner, and real estate finance consultant John Tobias. CNBC contributor Larry Kudlow spoke about the need for change within the Republican Party on LGBT rights.

Massachusetts Congressional candidate Richard Tisei and government relations consultant Tony Zagotta. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, with pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.