He's black which is essential for getting out their vote. But he does appear to have legit conservative credentials, e.g. dad who worked for Reagan, so he can appeal to a decent segment of white voters. He could legit end up being a Manchin-style fixture in politics there, for decades to come. Seems likely at this point.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5920096&forum_id=2#50241616)