Sire, you already KNOW why those two were "shocked" or "suprprised".
Neither is a sharpknife in ANY drawer, anywhere...
They both think of themselves a lot more highly than either one actually is... since when did Van Jones become believable? And lefty Bill Maher? His opinion of himself is higher than the peak of Mt. Everest.
If they would just keep their mouths shut we all wouldn't know how low their IQ's really are....
Ann Coulter is one very smart person who handles herself masterfully. I have met her and enjoyed her coming to my home with my daughter and spending sometime with miz micro, myself, and my two daughters.
She is well spoken and exceptionally bright. Very nice and fun to be around in a leisurely environment..
I do not believe there is a democrat living that she could not easily slice and dice with her wit.