It has more to do with the calamity of the choice of Trump for president and his epic ineptitude as a politician and diplomat, and the failings of conservative populism as a political and social ideology in this day and age. Clinging to the notion that Trump being a poor and and dangerous choice for the Office of President is just sour grapes about Clinton's loss is typical rebuttal from those who cannot see beyond the bluster and rhetoric espoused by many conservatives. '
FYI here is the Author's bio -
Mark was formerly Director of Strategic Communications with the Business Council of Australia, as well as Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs with Wesfarmers Limited. Prior to these roles, he worked as a strategic communications and policy consultant advising Australian governments and corporates on political and policy positioning, and as a policy advisor and ministerial press secretary in the Victorian Government during the 1990s. He has a PhD in politics from the University of Melbourne, a Masters degree in international politics as well as a BA (Hons) in sociology. He lectures in public policy and politics at the University of Melbourne. He is also a Fellow with the Centre of Policy Development, a progressive, Melbourne-based public policy think-tank.
I would say he is somewhat qualified to make intelligent and authoritative comment on the situation, and be considered more than a 'feeble lefty'.
But as was stated -
"Fakery", in their minds, must be combated with rage, hate and "alternative facts" where logic or proof is optional.'
So carry on.....