Daily Briefing: That's What She Said

*President Bushsays he plans for the military to stick with the "bigger is better" plan. [ WP , NYT , LAT ]

* He goes on to talk in code about midterm elections, says, "there was sex," and indicates intention to work with Democrats on passing immigration and Social Security overhauls. [ WP ]

*Robert Gatesspends his second day on the job in Iraq, listening. [ WP ]

*Dick Cheneywill testify on behalf ofScooter Libbyusing his classic "let me tell you something, son" style. [ WP , NYT , LAT , USAT ]

*Condoleezza Riceshowing signs of "emerging pragmatism" that may allow her to actually accomplish something in the next two years. [ WSJ ]

* Maryland Rep.Chris Van Hollentakes DCCC chair. [ WP , NYT ]

* Visions of the White House dance in Virginians heads, asJames Gilmoresays he's in for 2008. [ WP , NYT ]

* We never needed that anthrax vaccine anyway. [ NYT ]

* "You could say D.C. is the new North Carolina." [ WP ]