Senator Batson D. Belfry

Senator Batson D. Belfry, beltway blowhard, was originally a take-off of former Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neil. He has evolved over the years and, these days, typifies what outside-the-beltway Americans consider to be the quintessential politician: You can't trust him as far as you can throw him, and he's so big, you can't throw him very far.