There are probably more people with CIA Analyst on their resumes and business cards in the DC area than those without that claim.
Novak is not a friend of GW, and he has no source in this White House.
When this crappola hits the fans, just remember those who know in this administration don't talk and blab. Those who don't know and are not in this administration are the talkers and blabbers.
I'm still trying to get by the
"Valerie called her hubby to see if he would take the job" bit
He was not paid for the work
He issued no written report
He said that they were trying to obtain Yellow Cake
He said it was UNLIKELY that the deal went through (What does that mean except "I don't know").
In the meantime, in another camp, a dude was arrested who had strong ties with Hitlery.