“He probably figures to bring in a few million in donations, make a few appearances in nearby New Hampshire on the cheap, then drop out as soon as he can.”
Yep. If it appears a person has no reason to run, there is a reason. It’s either to make some easy money, or to gain influence and a possible position in a new administration. Scratch the latter, so it is the former.
And a book deal: “Why I Ran (because the others just weren’t good enough)”