According to the latest NY Times piece of hero-journalism: “Top aides to Gov. Eliot Spitzer said Tuesday morning that they expect the governor to resign his office, although the timing of the resignation remains uncertain. Lt. Gov. David A. Paterson and his staff have begun laying the groundwork for him to take over as governor and are reaching out to members of the Legislature, the aides said.” But does this Paterson galoot have an account set up with Emperor’s Club VIP yet, and how many Whore Diamonds can he afford? THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS that the “members of the Legislature” want to know. [NYT]

PECULIAR. Google “ny state” and it says that Lt. Gov. David Paterson is already Gov. David Paterson, although the New York State website still says otherwise. Has this schlemiel Spitzer already resigned, and only the Google knows? Actually, that would make a lot of sense, this crazy modern life and what not.

SPITZER’S PLANS FOR TONIGHT — RESIGN, OR HAVE WHORE SEX?: From New York’s WCBS: “Gov. Eliot Spitzer was not expected to continue as governor and may resign by Monday evening, sources told CBS 2, after it was reported that he was linked to a prostitution ring. Reliable sources told CBS 2 Political Reporter Marcia Kramer that Lt. Gov. David Paterson could be sworn in as governor as early as 7 p.m. Monday.” And how many whore ladies has this Paterson galoot been sleeping with? [WCBS]