You provide an interesting perspective on his character. And your last sentence makes sense to me as to his current motivations. What is concerning me is his endorsements. The primary results in Ohio and Indiana have made him a kingmaker according to some news reports. My opinion is that his endorsements are all based on (and I quote you) "the adulation" those endorsed provide him. To complicate this, I wholeheartedly agree with some of the endorsements (J D Vance) and wildly disagree with others (Dr. Oz). Repubs lose control of the Senate mainly because of Trumps behavior and statements before the Georgia run off in January. Will history repeat, crushing the expected Red Wave?