Spin Cycle: Naked ambition

Which was the most fevered lunge for self-promotion? Vote at newsday.com/

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1. Greg Edwardsteaming up with Carl Paladino - after the man who first tapped him for lieutenant governor, Rick Lazio, was ridiculed and defeated by Paladino.

2. Delaware U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell using the catchphrase, "I'm you."

3.Andrew Cuomo running mate Bob Duffy, as surrogate, demanding of Paladino: "Did he vet his aides before he hired them?"

Last week's

"winner":Paladino, for sneering, "I'll take you out, buddy."