• Washington Whispers: This week the RNC will release clips of top Democrats warning of the threat from Iraq. . . Samuel Alito is a "regular guy," meaning he drives a 1999 Ford Taurus to purchase generic items from Safeway. . . Ted Kennedy's position on Medicare was ripped by Jimmy Smits on "The West Wing". . . Mike McCurry, John Podesta are advising Viktor Yushchenko, the president of Ukraine. . . Bush gave Laura green earrings and a necklace for her birthday. [USN&WR]

• Inside the Beltway: Bushes went to church without their pool reporter. [WT]

• Rush & Molloy: Clinton avoids solo picture with supermodel. . . Republican operatives are investigating Clinton's relationship with a Westcheter divorcee. . . Al Franken to Arianna Huffington: "We can [bleep] now!" [NYDN]

• Liz Smith: Autographed copy of Libby's novel goes for $24,000. [NYP]

• Lloyd Grove's Lowdown: Grove is auctioning his signed copy of Libby's novel on eBay. [NYDN]

• Cindy Adams: McCain publishes new book for parents and kids. [NYP]