And while he’s searching for a show in his questions, sometimes he gets sidetracked with sparks of genuine interest.

This is too important to get sidetracked, and partisan politics must be put aside.

He got sidetracked on issues such as the size of crowds at his rallies and a bizarre — and debunked — claim that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are killing and eating household pets.

It’s worth reflecting that there is more to governing than legislating, and even powerful governments can get sidetracked.

To be sure, Somers described other motivations to “keep things positive,” and close Timm’s exit deal quickly, so the agency wasn’t sidetracked by a lengthy negotiation and debate while challenges loom in 2024.