Don't tell me; let me guess. Ivy League graduate?
It was an awkward read, wasn't it?
I read it aloud to my wife...and, several times, had to pause to consider what was meant by what I'd just said.
No, not Ivy League. David Sirota is a Northwestern grad, with degrees in journalism (!) and political science.
And prolly graduated with 'honors' like: Magna CUM Lottsa.