I guess we have a different definition of prominent. I actually like the guy, I think he’s honest in his convictions.
Well, the guy has been on the scene since the 1960’s. Are you a young person? Maybe you don’t know his history since he’s been out of office.
In New York City politics, he’s a macher. He can be unbelieveably stupid and annoying but then he turns around and does something smart. Luckily, this is one of them.