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Alan Colmes (born September 24 , 1950 in New York City , New York ), is the Liberal half of the Fox News Channel 's popular political debate program '' Hannity & Colmes '', along with conservative Sean Hannity . He was a well-known radio talk show personality in the New York City area before he was hired by Fox News Channel CEO Roger Ailes , primarily on the strength of Hannity's recommendation. The open spot had been temporary labeled as "LTBD" or "Liberal To Be Determined." Colmes hosts his own nationally syndicated radio show, ''The Alan Colmes Show'', formerly ''Fox News Live with Alan Colmes''. Colmes is married to the former Jocelyn Crowley, the sister of conservative radio host Monica Crowley , who has substituted several times for Hannity on ''Hannity & Colmes''. His parents are Louis and Fay. Colmes has written one book, '''' (ISBN 0060562978) which was published in October 2003 . Colmes says that, despite their philosophical and ideological differences, his relationship with Hannity is a warm one, and that the reason for the success of ''Hannity & Colmes'' is "''because'' of our differences, not in spite of them." CRITICISMS Although he frequently identifies himself as a liberal, Colmes is often criticized by liberals as vociferously as, and arguably more so than, by conservatives. Some Moderate liberals view him as being a Milquetoast , while other more left-leaning liberals accuse Colmes of being a pushover and pandering to conservative guests, effectively only providing Strawman Arguments . Colmes projects a far more aggressive persona on his radio show. Commentator Al Franken was one of Colmes' harshest critics; he printed Colmes' name in a smaller Font throughout his book, '' Lies And The Lying Liars Who Tell Them '' by referring to Hannity and Colmes as "Hannity and Colmes". Franken has since apologized for this repeatedly, but some believe that this act aided the propagation of the terms " Democrat In Name Only " and " Fox News Liberal " {Link without Title} TRIVIA
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