"I don't know whether he needs it or craves it.
But the question is whether he needs to rebrand himself, taking more of the posture of the underdog.
Depending on the makeup of Congress, he might first have to consider whether he needs to play offense or defense.
But by becoming more directly involved, he can also better advise the President whether he needs to intervene.
"In terms of whether he needs a one-to-one upstairs, if the son's O.K., he doesn't.
Always on the lookout for a space whether he needs one or not, he is ready to reverse.
The Mets will wait to see how Martínez's body responds Tuesday before deciding whether he needs an extra day.
"Every time I go in for a cleaning with my youngest one, I ask whether he needs braces," she said.
Whether he needs to move in there any time soon should become clearer in the coming weeks.
For instance, Klingemann, the code artist, said he is already contemplating whether he needs to change his title.
For Mr. Obama, the choice is whether he needs Mr. Lew more in overseeing the Treasury Department or in running the White House.
