They couldn't stand Novac because he exposed their heroes for what they were; total useless, lying politicians, only looking out for number one and playing CYA in order to keep getting elected to the public trough! If any of them had to get a real job, they'd be on foodstamps like most of their lazy constituents.
edited to add: The only time I ever had to apply for food stamps was during the Carter years. That ****er put everyone out of work!