I think that's the game to clinch Texas unfortunately, democrats like myself who don't really see him as a Trumper will vote him in over Abbott in a heartbeat and polls seem to be backing that up. Even Beto tried to play the centrist and lost to one of the most disliked politicians in America.
We'll see how far right he goes if he decides to throw his hat in. I reserve the right to change my mind on the guy just like Dave did.
I don't like the both sides approach either, Elon Musk has been way more of a Trumper w/o explicitly expressing support for Trump for instance and I dislike him for it as his hedge is financial whereas MM's seems political.
Polls? Ive seen 1 poll.
I dont recall Beto playing centrist and he did come within 3 points in what is still a red state.