There's been a sudden shakeup in Eliot Spitzer's debate prep. Jef Pollock, his campaign pollster, had been playing John Faso in informal mock-debate sessions until 6 a.m. today — when Pollock's wife went into labor. Stepping into the Republican role for the final session is Justin Lapatine, also of Global Strategy Group, who happens to be a little more Faso-esque in height and girth. Congratulations to the Pollocks on the creation of another Democratic voter.

— Chris Smith