Possible Clues:

• Feel an affinity for the intelligent? So do I
• Ditto. Am not well-disposed towards idiots
• Liberal president, sensible too
• 'You and me both'
• Prefer sage by the same token
• ''Same here!''
• Just the same as Ernie, perhaps
• Similarly funny in the manner of one in double act?
• Fancy and educated, too
• Similarly resembling Ernie, being comical?