I didn’t know who Nadler was when I took this shot way back when – well let’s just say it was before he had the weight reduction surgery.
But he was at a press conference and I happened to walk by with the Rollei TLR, and this made me feel like a real old time press guy. He was larger than life; and I was pretending to be a guy with a press badge sticking out of my hat, maybe back in the 40′s.
He’s a smart guy, and usually on the “right” i.e. “my side” of the political spectrum.
From his site: “He began his political career in 1976 in the New York State Assembly, where he served for 16 years. In 1992, following the death of Congressman Ted Weiss, Nadler was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election and has served in Congress ever since. He was re-elected to his ninth full term in 2008, receiving 80 percent of the vote.”
Great photo! This is how I remember him – I didn’t realize he has lost so much weight – good for him.
I disagree with most of his positions (“Hello, my name is Steve, and I’m a recovering liberal…”) but it’s hard not to like the guy. He’s a hard worker and well-intentioned.
.-= Steve Rosenbach´s last blog ..Deck Chairs – July 4th Morning on the Magothy =-.
That’s a good picture of Jerry…I have a picture of Ted Weiss, who was also a nice fellow, taken on my corner shortly before his demise…