The way we live now: Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s hiring of a well-known (and well-liked) New York City homosexual, man about town Erik Bottcher, is construed by the media as a sign the governor is truly committed to marriage equality, or something. Cuomo, who served as a gay community liaison for lesbian City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, will now serve as Cuomo’s special assistant for community affairs, a just-created cabinet post. So, what, it’s Bottcher’s job to run around Albany convincing Republican state lawmakers they should back a marriage bill? Bottcher is handsome, but not that handsome. [photo: The twosome hold hands on election night in November]
justiceontherocks
That is one fine looking man. If he’s even half as smart as he is attractive, it’s a great choice by the new governor.
Matt M
Erik Bottcher is a CLASS ACT. Congrats to Erik for the new appointment – I’m confident he will not waste this opportunity. Cheers to Gov. Cuomo for recognizing an exemplary young leader in our community.
Scott in NYC
Agreed…Bottcher is smart and intuitive…well respected in the political/gay circles he moves in. We all benefit from him taking this role.