I think Savage has something to say (usually pretty good) about language, borders, and culture. But he comes down on the wrong side of some these election issues IMHO.
Savage has explained the Jerry Brown situation.
Savage went to a speeech by JB a few years back and he thoguht Brown might be moderating, going a less liberal than he was.... BUT, Brown was STILL a flaming lib, so Savage stopped supporting him.
Savage thought Brown might be a less liberal Democrat who could get elected, compared to a more liberal Democat.