I've got some popcorn, if anyone wants some. In all seriousness, the chances are that this guy took a strong-spying position because that falls in line with hi

I've got some popcorn, if anyone wants some. In all seriousness, the chances are that this guy took a strong-spying position because that falls in line with his party and opposes his opponent's posititon. He most likely began opposing it as a PR move, as well. The US selects its politicians for PR skills.