Yes, but how is it that he manages to get them to follow him in believing that tripe? Yes, he might be an effective manipulator, but whose bullhorn did he use to trump that message with minimal expense to himself? It turns out he’s even more skilled at cajoling the media to keep him front and center — even while they wrinkle their noses at his stench.

Heck. You and I might be falling for it right now…