I work in Greenwich Village (ick! got a HandiWipe?) and often bump into Alan Colmes on the street.
The camera isn't kind to him. In real life, he's actually not the freaky-looking hand puppet that he appears to be on TV. I've been on TV and can attest to the fact that, whatever is in your heart and however you look (you hope), TV can turn you into a grinning freakazoid.
Regarding your earlier post about NY state, yes, there are those of us even in Westchester County who vote red. People have to stop looking at state colors as though they are permanent colors. Hillary could have been beaten by someone less inept than Lazio. Our problem, as a state, is that Republican voters in New York do not have the party they deserve.
When Pataki was at his peak he should have made the taking down of Sheldon Silver and his ilk priority one.
I was in Greenwich Village only once, back in 1958 when I got married for the first time. My brother in law took us down there. Said not to wear plaid shirts because they'd know you were a tourist! I don't think it was as bad as it is now. It was rather interesting. A new comedian, Phyllis Diller, was featured in a basement club of some kind. You could hear her for $5.00!
I like Alan better than most liberals on TV. He seems kinder than most but he sure can be maddening at times. I suppose he gets paid to do that.
I'm disappointed in our state congresscritters, governor, and all. I hope this changes after Pataki leaves. I was never overly impressed with him.