[Steely Tom]

He must not understand the nickname is Faux-cahontas (because she isn’t really an Indian).

Of course he understands.

He just doesn't think the Maureen Dowd's readers will.

[norwaypinesavage]

"He must not understand the nickname is Faux-cahontas".

or, maybe he did say "Faux-cahontas", and Dowd didn't understand.