Pat is the worlds greatest living authority.
Pat is to be forgiven for any self-delusional tendencies. After all, his presidential campaign of some years back was so well managed by his sister, Bay, that they had some $11 or $12 extra-large left over in unspent campaign funds. After this coup, even though it is peanuts compared to the Obama haul, Pat figured he had to be the smartest man in the country. And it's legal!
Wonder if he shared any with Lola Fulana (Surely you remember... his running mate?)