[Lunatic Fringe]

One simple word: power.

[HankReardon]

I am wondering more about why the grass roots people hate him, not the ones seeking power.

[MrB]

power.

close, but you can put a finer point on it.

The leftists know they've been losing power steadily since 1994, and they saw 2000 as the turnaround point for them.

Since Bush "stole" (their word, not mine) the presidency from them, he has been THE symbol of their continuing loss of power.

Folks, with every loss, they get more desperate and hateful.
Be careful out there after November.