Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check

The White House:

Watergate scribe and best-selling author BOB WOODWARD is insisting that the possibility of Secretary of State HILLARY CLINTON taking over as vice president on a 2012 Democratic ticket (see below) is in fact on the table, and not just a wild fantasy. The White House denied that rumor yesterday --an idea that Woodward has talked about while promoting his new book.
   Woodward told the Washington Postyesterday, "When I raised this with the top Clinton aides while working on the book, they got quite upset and denied that political considerations had anything to do with her decision to accept the job... But when I pointed out that a good deal of her weight and clout around the world was because many see her as a future president, they largely withdrew their objections."
   He added, "It is tricky for her because that is true... So she has to deny any future political ambitions, but she can't do it too much. Her weight in the administration also has something to do with the fact that many see her as a future presidential candidate or president." (Pacelli)

Like you really care:

DAVID HASSELHOFF may have been rushed off "Dancing with the Stars" on purpose. Us Weekly reports that the Hof was a high maintenance nightmare, changing schedules, canceling shoots and even having his people suggest camera angles for him. (Myers)

Reality Round-Up:

Warning: note language and content.
   MARGARET CHO has no plans on riding off into the sunset since getting her walking papers from "Dancing With the Stars." The mouthy comedienne tells Us Weekly that she'll be using the experience for her stand-up act and can't wait to (ahem) rip "everyone a new one." Despite her bitterness, Mags had fun on the show and plans to keep cutting the rug. (Lee)

Broadcast, cable and video news:

Look for FOX to turn WILL SMITH's movie, "Hitch," into a TV series. Deadline.com says Fox just picked up the rights to the flick and has hired the guy who wrote "The Proposal" to do a pilot.

Grace notes:

There is a guy in Seattle who hates WEEZER so much that he's offered the band 10-million dollars to break up. Entertainment Weekly says JAMES BURNS has set up a pledge page on the fundraising Web site thepoint.com, asking folks who feel the same way to send in 12-bucks each.
   James says that Weezer has not been (quote), "musically relevant" for 15 years, yet they still seem to be everywhere. He also wants to know why the media continues to pay attention to Weezer when they have never made a good album.
   Drummer PATRICK WILSON actually responded to the offer and said if they make it 20-million dollars, Weezer will do the (quote), "deluxe breakup." So far, James has raised 194-bucks. (Marino)

Small town, small people:

Here's another Jesus Sighting Update: This time: An MRI.
TAMMIE COHRS says she can see a profile of the Prince of Peace --"eyes, nose and mouth, and even a crown of thorns."
   The image looks like an X-ray from Tammie's side. You can see what she sees just under her rib cage.
   Cohrs was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and felt this was an answer to her prayers. She'd asked Jesus to be with her; now she feels He is.
   Cohrs will next meet with doctors on Tuesday to review the MRI results.
   Editor's note: "Swallow-ed be thy name." (First in the handbasket.)
   --? I don't care if it rains or freezes. As long as I got my X-ray Jesus...? (Second on the bus.)
   --Wait... we're getting an e-mail... yes... lookit that... it's written on a stone tablet. It's chiseled on slate stationary from Jesus and Company. It says: "Listen, people, I've explained this before: WE watch YOU, not the other way around." (Hold on; Satan's on the phone. --Maiman)