NAKED AMBITION

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

spincycle.

1. Gov. David A. Paterson's downplaying domestic violence charges against an aide.

2. Rep. Randy Neugebauer noting his "baby killer" outburst in a fundraising ad.

3.Roger Stone helping ex-madam Kristin Davis' campaign for governor.

Last week's

"winner":Steve Levy deflecting political fire by saying his rival should say what he'd do.