I have heard this and find it interesting but it all depends on who you talk to. If people in Richmond cannot vote then it would seem that it is a local problem. If people can't vote in other parts of the country then he's obviously doing well.
He doesn't expect to win and while he's having a great time and doesn't want to leave, he's certainly realistic about the situation. He's not going to be hurting for a job after the tour and people will likely see him again down the line.
Hey, did you ever get that dialidol software to work?