Wake Up Call gem: "I did not sign up for this. I wanted to be lieutenant governor. I had this grand plan that Hillary Clinton was going to become president. Maybe the governor would appoint me to the Senate" — [Gov.]Paterson, on how his grand plans went to s#@t [City …

If he thought he was unpopular yesterday, wait until New York Governor Paterson sees the polls tomorrow. Yesterday, Paterson unveiled his latest budget – a proposal that included tax hikes on literally everything.  Just a few of the items being taxed:  Smokes, cabs, hookers, booze, ice picks, movie tickets, Chihuahua …