I don’t believe that Clay is as intelligent as you think. Many performers have street smarts to pull off what they need to do to fool the gullible, but when it comes to long-term, substantive problems-solving skills, they are novices. I don’t think he’s all that articulate, and his swishy mannerisms are a complete turn-off to many Americans. You’d think that a great communicator could tune that trait down.
You are entitled to your opinion, just as I am. I would never vote for him, however. He is a DEM because he is gay. Enuff said!