Is he an independent thinker or is he a weak minded follower? Democrats need the latter because for them, the person in the White House is a figurehead that needs to do as told.
His deliberate brand is independent, grass roots, ‘can’t be bought by special interests’. He’s like a more agreeable, younger Bernie in this regard.
But let the big money meet with him and explain the game, and will gladly sew on the puppeteer strings.