GK has all the respect and politeness of Eddie Haskell.
On the surface, he's saying the right words with the proper tone, but always with a hint of condescension when speaking of the Republicans. The libs love it because they are in on the 'inside' joke.
I listen to him when doing yard/garage work and enjoy the show and especially the music and skits.
But, he's still another man of the people, who lives in an upper west side NYC apartment. (Maybe he's Michael Moore's good twin?)
You know.... people will hear what they want to hear, and if the right words and the proper tone are there and you still want to hear a slight hint of condescension, then that's your loss.