Daily Briefing: Bob’s Back

* Ford, dead, disagreed with Iraq war while alive. Also, Woodward might’ve written something for the Post that wasn’t directly adapted from a book. [WP]
* All the criminals are in Crawford to plan their Iraq “surge.” Gates is said to have a “comprehensive plan.” [WP]
* No terror threats for New Years, so feel free to drink, puke on America’s bridges, tunnels, major infrastructure, and national icons. [AP]
* John Edwards’ carefully-managed ’08 campaign gets off to a hilariously inept start. [WP]
* Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon has heard from other, unnamed Republican Senators who share his belief that Iraq was all a horrible mistake. [NYT]