Yes, for sure - he also has enough media savvy to realize that selling us on his "political evolution" would be effective entertainment.

I don't blame his for that - but it's that "dramatic tension' that attracted many of his viewers - I took a cynical approach early on because Tim couldn't quite convince me of his earnestness.

Political equivalent of a "dick tease". I mean we see these same types who openly discuss facts that indicate a widespread effort to take down Trump and MAGA but then will scornfully deny that there is any type of "coordinated/organized/connected/concerted effort" AKA conspiracy. Cuz, you know, that would totally be crazee!