The Dumb One

Vox Popoli:

Intelligence is overrated anyhow. It's an important factor in accomplishment, but it is by no means the most important one. Focus, determination, connections, and ambition are all more important components of achievement and it's interesting to contemplate where Obama is probably most gifted considering his relative lack of intelligence.

In his case, none of the listed attributes made the biggest difference. The x-factor, throughout his life it seems, was his skin color. Hillary Clinton would be president otherwise.