No surprises in what he said. And he will do as he said. And the people of South Carolina will re-elect him to the Senate as long as he runs. They not only love and adore him. They worship him. He is if not the top Democrat under the Republican Banner. Among the top 3. With friends such as Lindsey Graham, one does not enemies to do them in. But the voters of South Carolina are well aware of this.
It’s mostly Republican women that love the RIno’s. Two of the smartest, most accomplished women I know are good examples. One loves Lindsey Graham, the other loves Mike Pence. Trump, not so much.