If you spend too much time in Hollywood or Washington DC, you become acclimatized. It’s called “going native.”
Happens all the time.
Ben's more than just "acclimatized." He's part of the Hollywood machinery. He's certainly not a conservative and never has been. He plays both sides against the middle when it suits him. He's mainly interested in the greater glory and financial success of Ben Stein. He's very talented, smart and is a gifted writer.