Yes, in a way he is less radical, but he announced that he and his husband want to have a baby. I'm not so sure how that will play out, though it may be seen as political correct and an "aw" moment.
It all depends on how socially radical the Dem base (those voting in the primaries) is relative to the rest of the population.
Under a certain age, homosexuality is no big deal. They've been successfully brainwashed. So that might not matter.
I see him as another token candidate, BUT he is certainly articulate and intelligent, and a certain person we all know, but are not permitted to criticize, continues with his word salad gobbledygook.
If they are looking for a contrast in that to him, Pete will do well. If they are looking for a moral contrast, well, there isn't much of one.
It appears he will not be going down the radical socialist road, so he may have that in his favor too.
Again, it all depends on the Dem primary voters. I think he has a chance to beat the crazies.
And in truth, I don't think any of the leftist nutcases have a chance to beat the incumbent. Unless he is primaried, we're stuck for another four years.