Hannity and Colmes

I found a clip of Hannity and Colmes and made some interesting discoveries. The basis for the show is that Sean Hannity is a conservative, and Alan Colmes is liberal. The premise is that these two, since having opposite views on matters, would produce a lively debate. They have guests on from both sides, and are clocked using a stopwatch so that both Hannity and Colmes have an equal amount of time. Fox News president Roger Ailes claims that this is so the program is fair and balanced, without leaning to one side or the other.

It is pretty clear, however, that this show is leaning towards the right in almost every aspect. It has aggressive conservative Sean Hannity versus the mildly liberal Alan Colmes. The format of the show is such that the conservatives out talk and out interrupt their liberal opponents. Alan Colmes is a bit timid on the show, and Hannity is very loud and forceful in his thoughts. It is almost to the point where Colmes appears to be Hannity's sidekick, and that he plays "second fiddle" to Hannity.