Hi, rl. My impression is that Leno lets himself seem just lefty enough to stay in show biz. I remember when Obama was elected, there was almost a chill across the land from anyone making Obama jokes, even in private emails. Obama levied draconian requirements for anyone working for the Admin, asking for every post ever made on social media, and having a tattle hotline. But Leno was one of the few who actually made some mild jokes about Obama.
He also worked on Last Man Standing for a number of years, where the main character (Tim Allen) made numerous positive references to Reagan and various maga topics, manly stuff and guns, while scoffing at his liberal son-in-law. Hence Leno couldn't have stood being in the cast if he was truly leftie.
I get gut feelings about people, and he just doesn’t trigger any of the trip wires I get from most Hollywood types.
By the way, my best wishes to you and yours for a Happy Thanksgiving, FRiend...:)