Sounds more like he mentioned doing this months ago, but was pressured not to do so, so he waited until the Democrats couldn't anoint a real candidate before making the switch.
Amen, Deacon. It seems they may have threatened Rodney with that real candidate who would have all their support & $$$ (Dem machine) back in March.
Great maneuvering on his part to act like he was playing their game like a good little DemocRAT. And then give them shock & awe at Friday deadline filing time.