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

spincycle.

1.Randy Credico, declared Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, showing up at the Republican state convention sporting a Richard Nixon mask.

2.Curtis Sliwa, radio host, showing up at both major party conventions dressed up as "King Cuomo II."

3.Greg Miglino, departing South Country school board president, moving himself into a $61,200 district job.

Last week's

"winner": Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silverpushing to tax $1-million-and-up earners more.

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