Senator Doer

"I am proud to be a doer," said the 69-year-old Alphonse D'Amato in a 1998 New York Magazine profile. Nine years later, New York's former Senator Pothole — named for his ability to deliver for constituents — continues to live up to that pledge, as he and 41-year-old wife Katuria are expecting their first child together in the spring. The four-time dad (from his first marriage, which has also resulted in 14 grandkids) is by various news accounts anywhere from "ecstatic" to "giddy," with his 90-year-old folks being "thrilled" to learn about the newest grandchild-to-be.

** A new baby and yet it seems most like old times. **