What are your thoughts on the continuing rhetoric of this election?

I’m specifically interested in your thoughts on the idea that intellectualism is equal to elitism. In an AP article this morning, it pointed out that the republicans are using very strong rhetoric to sound like “good ol’ boys (and girls)” while equating higher education with horrible things. How is it even possible that we, as a nation, have come to care so little for education? (Please, tell me I’m wrong!)