IN THE NEWS: THE VIEW'S WHOOPI GOLDBERG--STATEN ISLAND BAKERY CUSTOMERS BATTER GOLDBERG FOR DUBIOUS CLAIM SHE WASN'T SERVED OVER LIBERAL VIEWS

New Yorkers aren’t letting Whoopi Goldberg’s sourpuss spoil their favorite spot for sweet treats, after she put a local bakery on blast on national TV, alleging they refused to serve her because of her lefty political beliefs.....The actress and “The View” co-host went into full victim mode on Wednesday’s broadcast, grousing that Holtermann’s wouldn’t sell her the Charlotte Russe desserts she wanted to celebrate her 68th birthday on the show because of her “politics.” MORE AT Staten Island bakery customers batter Whoopi Goldberg for dubious claim she wasn't served over liberal views: 'Give me a break'