Examples? Sure
The Kennedys, the Kerrys and many more, including the Hollywood faction.
It is all in the eye of the beholder but my first and foremost opinion is that most of the extremes on both sides are elitist.
Without invoking specific individuals, you think evil and grasping, I think builders, movers and shakers. I think honorable soldiers and leaders.
You think open-hearted and giving, I think condescending and a world of the enlightened ruling over happy masses.