Politically compromised, coming from WV. He's representing a state that should be solid R. His only option to retain power is to be as moderate as possible. Similar but opposite to Susan Collins in that respect. He has some tenure, comes across well and has a history of not going along with the really crazy shit, which keeps him in his seat, at least for now. Pretty sure he voted to convict on both sham impeachments, which defies all possible logic, and eliminates any thought that he might actually be a decent guy. He's playing the game, no more or less.