Spin cycle: Naked ambition

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

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.