Funny piece Caren.

The thing is -- all those attributes we mock reinforce his appeal.

Not being able to write. Not understanding or interested in how the world works. The ill-fitting suits and the general crassness. It all screams I'm NOT an elite. I'm rich but I'm one of you.

Proven powerful stuff . And I fear we still have not got this through our thick heads. Until a few more from the progressive and educated class can connect with these folk who identify with such a Pied Piper then America remains seriously handicapped -- if not in peril.

Just by the way. Lexington in The Economist has clever piece on one of our favorites, Pete Buttigieg (recommend the audio).