He’s not much acting like a candidate.
And how do candidate's act? In the past they never came to the nominating convention or traveled to give speeches. They would give speeches from their own front porches, which is why it used to be called 'standing for election.'
He’s not “acting” at all. While the rest of the RINOs are falling all over themselves lying their asses off about their records and what they intend to do, Fred’s just being Fred. It’s refreshing for a change. That’s why the media fears him.