I think he almost has to run now. If he doesn’t run now, incensed, will not begin to describe his supporters.
I don’t think he is a foil, at least not directly or intentionally. In the end, he may be just that, but for now, none of us can be sure.
I like the guy and I wish he had never let things get this far and for this long. His body of work has mainly been CFR and nearly symbolic overtures to Federalism. A lawyer, actor and lobbyist that seems out of place and out of gas before he has begun.
That said, I certainly don’t think there are any ulterior, sinister motives behind what he is doing. He is not a stupid man and I think he realizes he will have his hat handed to him in short order in any debate of depth and substance.
He is taking time to hone his skills, dotting the “i’s” and crossing his “t’s”, he is building the machine and hoping that will carry the day, because at the end of the day, the Emperor has no clothes. I just hope he doesn’t embarrass himself and become fodder for late-night talk shows. He deserves better than that.
How is your declared candidate, with months and months of running, doing? Has he broken through to 2% in any poll yet?