He was more handsome, in an I'd-fuck-the-Republican-dad-next-door-way*, when he and Clinton were in the White House.
But yeah, he's not aging so well. Ridiculous windbag sounds about right.
(*Yes, I know Al's a Democrat....but he always seemed to have a conservative streak to me. After all, it was Tipper who started the parents' music board after hearing Darling Nikki.)
I believe he's brilliant in his own way but has a terrible demeanor with society at large.
I heard long ago that he was more popular on Capitol Hill for his massive endowment than his political prowess. Could be true - but as it is in the super-market.....I see porterhouses frequently but quickly realizes it's just too much meat for me.