Do most powerful people live in a bubble? The failure of most political commentators to predict the US election results suggests that they are badly out of touch.
How the elites got it so badly wrong
Privilege: Did former president Barak Obama (above) realise that, according to The Daily Telegraph, Kamala Harris received the greatest level of support from US counties where the average household income is above $150,000 (£116,000), roughly double the median US income. Glossary
Swing state - Some states in the US tend to always vote for the same party, whereas others, such as Pennsylvania, change sides often. Such states then become the focus of the campaign.
Elites - The richest, most powerful, best-educated or best-trained members of society.
Comprehensive - Including all aspects or elements of something.
Inflation - An increase in the price of goods in an economy.