Hmmmmm...
I've got no idea, nor does anyone else, what his political leaning may or may not be. But, I'm not going to get excited because I've been too disappointed in the past when looking for the "next great Republican". See Mr's Powell, Swarzennager, Romney et. al.
Petraues is a genius though. He his masterfully articulate and clearly has more than above-average leadership skills. It will be interesting to watch.