Why Are Republicans NOT Smart?

No doubt that the passing of Elijah Cummings, the Chair of the Oversight Committee will be felt, more immediately by the Democrats but eventually by everyone in the country at a time when the other political Party, the GOP, seems to be on a mission to destroy the rule of law and shred the Constitution. His departure will be felt but the question I keep asking Why Are Republicans Not Smart? The People Branch provides a great deal of insight on this topic and others.