It's wonderful that Mr. Abernathy respects everyone involved in the political process, not descending into name calling and other forms of ugliness. Perhaps he can spend some time attempting to convince him and his supporters of the virtues of this approach. 

His racism, misogyny, xenophobia, contempt for science, contempt for a free press, his thoroughly documented propensity to lie, his willingness to play footsie with a powerful, anti-American foreign power are messages of leadership?  His condoning violence against protesters, his encouraging police violence, his complete inability to respond to criticism with anything but bullying and his unwillingness to let the people see how his financial empire entangles him in serious conflicts of interest should raise serious red flags every where, with everybody, unless your a Russian, millionaire, or both. 

Saying "but there are qualities to admire" is like defending Charles Manson because of his magically charismatic "leadership."