Spin Cycle: Naked ambition for Monday, Jan. 4

Which was the most fevered lunge for

self-promotion? Vote at newsday.com/

spincycle.

1. Former Nassau Executive Thomas Suozzi, absent from his successor's swearing-in, sending out an e-mail during the ceremony touting his accomplishments.

2. New York City schools Chancellor Joel Klein saying his resolution is to "stay focused on the children."

3. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) balking at the nomination of Erroll Southers to head the Transportation Security Admnistration, saying the administration is "more about politics than security."

Last week's

"winner": Sen. Joe Lieberman complaining of "venom" in the political system.