As far as I know, Stephen King was a reliable conservative vote. But why would a politician say the things he said, knowing full well that it would give his opponents a weapon to use against him.
I have noticed that politicians like to make comments about anything and everything and that has nothing to do with their voting, which is what their main job is.
Reminds me of some football and basketball coaches that never shut up.
That's true. Interestingly, even most RINOs are "reliable conservative votes" when you look closely at their records.