E.J. Dionne Jr. Is obviously most concerned about his own power and influence as part of the “inside the beltway” elite establishment.  E.J. Dionne Jr. thinks he represents the American people since all his friends think just like him, but he fails to realize most of the real America is outside the Washington Beltway.  Democracy means listening to all people, not just to people who will parrot your elitist opinion.