[somemoreequalthanothers]

but no one doubts that he comes across as one of the smarter guys in the room.

Um, I doubt it, because I don't equate left wing kookism with a high I.Q.

[tsmith130]

but no one doubts that he comes across as one of the smarter guys in the room.

Only if it's a kindergarten classroom. (and even then I'm not so sure.)