[aruanan]

At various times, his offhand comments have led critics, and many voters, to view him as an ardent leftist or an elitist or — most recently — a partisan Democrat.

More accurately:

At various times, his offhand comments have enabled critics, and many voters, to see him as he really is: an ardent leftist or an elitist or — most recently — a partisan Democrat.

[Carley]

Nothing this maoist can do or say will convince the majority of Americans that he is not a true disciple of Rev. Wright.

Hating America and wishing only to destroy our economy and our national security. To say nothing of destroying our standing in the rest of the world.