[Chaguito]

I’ll settle for Bannon’s mind and philosophy. The guy is a genius, and not just in politics. Every interview I’ve read with him is a home run.

(But I’m not in disagreement with your point about the ‘look’)

[poconopundit]

You can bet that Bannon doesn't mind at all being cast as a Rasputin or other dark figure.

It's the price a conservative pays for fame with the big dishonest media.

Trump proved that 24/7 personal attacks by the media tend to backfire. Bannon knows this because he's a master of media manipulation himself.

So the grizzled picture on the cover of Time is no insult. It's a badge of honor that elevates his name recognition and power as Trump's able prince.