The editor of AT posts some things that most writers at AT do not agree with. This would be one of those IMO. I doubt Thomas agrees with this one himself, but it’s not my place to speak for him - only speaking for my theory on this one.
This was in the bottom 1% (if that) I'm afraid.
Tell the staff it sucked (for me), if I want to read liberal talking points I'll go to the Huffington Post.