The default appraisal of any political figure should be "that's a grifting scumbag". The only appropriate attitude toward politics is embodied in the character of Cincinnatus. It's a necessary evil, and political institutions should be held severely in check and limited in power and scope.
Politicians shouldn't get any credence or following, but even a narcissistic retard like Cortez who has zero track record or experience doing anything of value has millions of devoted fans.
Bernie Sanders, though he proved himself to be a fraud in the 2016 election, still has many ardent fans. I've already seen a few "Bernie 2020" bumper stickers on cars around here in Northeast Ohio. People who are grinding it out every single day and working to take care of a family, pay for a house, etc... still probably sent him a check to support him and his grifter family.
As an "anti establishment" figure, Trump retains some credibility. There's even some validity to him casting himself as a Cincinnatus type figure since he was already established as a businessman.
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