ONE of Hillary Clinton’s soft-money donors wouldn’t be thrilled with her criticism of the entertainment industry – since his idea of art is acting out a crucifixion of a nude man wearing a Batman mask.

Dale Djerassi, who gave $8,200 to Clinton’s “New York Senate 2000” committee in June, participated in the bizarre “St. Batman Crucifixion” in Woodside, Calif., in 1994.

The performance art piece was a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus, featuring a naked man wearing a Batman medallion and mask being tied to a giant cross by Djerassi and another man.

For the sake of posterity, and art, the event was photographed and can be viewed on the web (http://www.popov.com/BatmanCrucifixion.html).

It’s probably safe to say Djerassi won’t be doing a follow-up piece for Hillary.

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One of Hillary’s aides believes the cards are stacked against the first lady in tomorrow night’s debate.

“I think that the debate expectations are way too high for Hillary and way too low for Rick Lazio, which really helps him,” griped the high-level Clinton aide.

The aide believes that if Lazio doesn’t commit a major gaffe, pundits will declare the Suffolk County congressman the winner.

“He’s arguing on the floor of the House all the time and has been in debates every election year, so I don’t see how he’s the underdog,” the aide said.

Both sides will be in full spin mode starting at 8:01 p.m. – one minute after the debate ends.

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Hillary may have most of Hollywood on her side, but Rick’s got a little star power of his own – and you don’t want to get on his bad side.

Action hero and martial arts master Chuck Norris just sent the GOP hopeful a $1,000 check with a signed note from “Chuck” saying: “Rick, kick butt!”

Meanwhile, another $500 check for Lazio just came roaring over the plate from Hall of Fame hurler Nolan Ryan.

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Hillary’s campaign van, informally known as the “HRC Speedwagon,” has a new admirer.

After appearing in New Rochelle with his wife, President Clinton asked for a quick tour of the campaign vehicle that ferries the first lady, several aides and Secret Service agents around the New York City region.

“Let’s see your van!” the president heartily declared before getting a peek at the vehicle.

Luckily for Hillary, it was early in the day – before the van gets messy and cluttered with coffee cups and gifts from well-wishers on the campaign trail.

Campaign Buzz is still waiting for our tour, which was requested months ago.