Obstinate fool (3)

I believe the answer is:

ass

(Other definitions for ass that I've seen before include "A donkey or an idiot" , "Pompous person" , "Democratic mascot" , "transporter" , "Donkey or foolish person" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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