I cannot work out what this question had to do with my post, which was about why his move was a purposeful and skillful choice, not a losing strategy as you claimed. Post 7 upthread gives good detail on your question, however; and also, I still have several friends who are undecided. Not everyone really cares to dig into the process, and will try to decide within a week or so of the general election in November.
I made a noob mistake, replying to the wrong poster. I’m glad you pointed it out.