Players Conventional Wisdom Albright Worth the wait for State. She’s tough, funny: the best and the Al-brightest. Cohen Ex Maine GOP Sen. brings balance to Pentagon. Good fodder for next novel. Lake Outgoing NSC chief is 5th top spook in 5 years. Signal: still a troubled agency. Berger FOB lands a whopper at NSC. Will he relish the job or end up in a pickle? Deutch Spymaster is out in the cold. But could warm up at Energy. Holbrooke Too high-maintenance for State, but perfect for kicking U.N. butt.
