She firmly believes, of course, that she is smarter than all of her potential constituents and that she is entitled to this Senate seat by virtue of her demonstrated superiority. Her willingness to mock those that she expects to vote for her may be an indicator that she is not quite as smart as she thinks she is.
Copping a ‘tude will work on a suitable base. I’m not so sure that Montana is that base, however. The tougher the territory, the less likely that liberals will find it inviting to be there.