Searchlight, Mr. Jentleson said, is starting with an annual budget of $10 million and a staff of seven in its Capitol Hill office. The organization is subsidized by a roster of billionaire donors highlighted by Stephen Mandel, a hedge fund manager, and Eric Laufer, a real estate investor.

Gee, no wonder they seem to have their finger on the pulse of the common man.

What message helped Clinton to flip so many southern states blue when he was running for his first term? Populism Hedge Funds?

What was it about Obama’s message of hope that won over so many voters during his first term? Populism Real estate investment?

What is the lie that makes poor people who vote for Trump believe doing so will be in their own interest? Populism Hedge Funds and Real estate investment?

If only somebody could figure out the complex secret formula that successfully attracts large numbers of voters. These billionaires probably know the answer.