[paulycy]

he wants his audience to think ALL conservatives talkers are “right wing” so he can claim the “moderate” moniker.

Exactly right on. It's part of his schtick.

[anniegetyourgun]

Sadly, it works in a nation where people associate “moderate” with good, smart, thinking man, balanced, etc. In reality, moderates don’t do any thinking. They simply rely on what “feels right” - and define that as they go through life.