I agree that he is brilliant (of course Dershowitz’s opinion means more!).
I’m not sure I like the designation “firebrand,” though. That makes it sound as though the power of his speech is in the fire with which it is delivered. The power actually comes from what he says, and the incontrovertible logic of it, and the total authority and conviction with which he says it.
That’s what makes him presidential. To talk about a “firebrand” style actually diminishes that.
I’m not so sure I agree with you. I understand what you’re saying, but, not sure I agree. People are so thoroughly disgusted and angry with ALL of the mealy-mouthed, compromising, “political whores” in D.C., that the “firebrand” label might be a great advantage.