They're all subconsciously aware that they can only rally the support of mediocrities, but they can never articulate and internalize that feeling, hence the constant railing against "elites" despite most of them coming from the wealthy and privileged classes.
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Aaron Rupar
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Remember at Trump's poorly attended inauguration where they had to get a local cover band to perform because no real bands were interested (and knew they would get stiffed on their bill).