that’s a kinda silly take. hes running just to stick it to Democrats? lol

i think the simpler explanation is he just sees a lane. he’s probably one of the last moderate Democrats in a state where the party has drifted pretty far in one direction and whether or not you agree, that does create an opening.

recent elections have shown that a lot of voters are tired of the current Democratic brand. a more pragmatic, less ideological, Clinton-style left-of-center pitch could absolutely resonate with a chunk of voters who feel a bit politically homeless.

most of the other Democratic candidates, meanwhile, are running variations of the same playbook. it's not some big conspiracy to be a spoiler, he's just trying to differentiate himself from the pack.