Sincere, nonpartisan observation. Looking for thoughts.

Yes, he looks tired. And aged by the tasks he faces.

It seems obvious that campaigns are so full of BS. If you're someone of integrity I think the job itself would drive you nuts. And then to have your BS-participation mode ratcheted up a few quanta for the campaign would be, well, distasteful. Or should be to any decent person, IMO. But it's the reality of the circumstances you face if you want the job...