Jerry Ford (up) The last of the straightforward straight shooters. Try to picture a prez now who’s liked by everyone.

G. W. Bush (down) Think that mourning a former GOP prez would be welcome break from woes? That would be a “big mistake.”

Betty Ford (up) First modern First Lady is a national survivor once again. And once again handles it with class.

Nixon (equal) Now we learn that Tricky Dick and Steady Jerry were lifelong friends. I beg your pardon?

Woodward (up) Busy squirrel unloads stockpiled interviews with Ford. Wonder what other nuts he has stored away.

Chevy Chase: (up) Good news: World reminded he was once funny. Better: World reminded he still exists.