I'm pretty sure he only keeps saying that to reach a wider audience. So many people will write off your opinions if you're an out and out Trump supporter, but will listen to your arguements if you routinely complain about Trump's superficial flaws. I get the feeling he knows that and is maintaining the "milquetoast fence-sitter" schtick to get people on the left to listen. Kind of a back door to get around all the Orange Man Bad programming.