(Or, for that matter, that being a moderate is a good thing, apart from making someone more likely to win a US Presidential election.)

I said he presented himself as a moderate and was seen that way by the voters. That is not an opinion, it's a measured fact.

And the fact that being seen as the less partisan candidate gives one an electoral advantage is basic textbook political science.


I have no idea what this "Trump pivot argument" is that you think I'm making. Trump didn't even have to pivot in 2016, he staked out these positions in the primary.

If you think I'm talking about Trump's strategy in 2020, then I don't think you're paying attention.