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spincycle.

1. State Inspector General Joseph Fisch, citing "drastic times," proposing a new anti-corruption agency for all branches of state and local government.

2.Saul Anuzis, former Michigan GOP chairman, seeking to unseatMichael Steele as national Republican chairman - but calling him "a friend and colleague."

3.Bobby Jindal, Louisiana governor, eyeing a White House run, attacking President Barack Obamaover the BP oil spill.

Last week's

"winner":Carl Paladino wielding a baseball bat in a concession speech.

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