The illusion of popularity.

Mitch McConnell has it. So does Sean Hannity. And Glenn Beck, of course. And Rush Limbaugh. And many others who sow the seeds of hate, to use an appropriate cliche What is it? The illusion of popularity. The belief they are liked. And they are. Only because they are convenient conduits to hate. But they are not liked with a sense of warmth and comradeship, and good feelings. Their popularity comes because they hate in the same ugly way as those who admire them. They make the bigotry of their fans seem acceptable and, worse, common. McConnell in his desire to destroy President Obama is not seen as a racist traitor, which he is,  but as a fellow traveler on this narrow road, a guide even. And while he foments his hatred, he still professes to be a god-fearing Christian which makes him even more acceptable to his fellow hypocrites. And, he, in his reptilian coldness is convinced that he is loved, and he is—just as hunter loves his knife.