• Washington Whispers: White House stoked for Washington Nationals. . . Jeb's wife is against a White House run, say friends. . . Will Bill Clinton's friendship with Bush-41 help Hillary in '08? [USN&WR]

• Inside the Beltway:Kellyanne Conway was in an elevator with Kerry. [WT]

• Rush & Molloy:Bush talks to Rep. Peter King's grandson at White House BBQ: "Just because your grandfather is like that, it doesn't mean you should start talking back!" [NYDN]