Is he looking to replace his wife..with me?

I got on a dating app and after the first few hours got a message from a guy clearly paying for a higher subscription. His profile stated he is well educated/ creative background as mine,  so I decided to give it a go. After chatting we made plans to meet and he came out to see me a couple of times. The 2nd time, I suggested we go to happy hour and he started drinking dry martinis. I don’t know how we got into politics but he is a middle-aged, entitled – angry white man. He sent me a nice message on the way home but I basically ignored the message and he did not further pursue communication.

Several months later I asked whether he would like to meet up at a newly opened museum. I work all the time and though I connected w/ some other people, things never go beyond messaging or one meeting. I was only looking for the guy’s company as we both hugely appreciate the arts. 

After the museum, we went to grab a bite and I realized I was somewhat attracted to the guy. The things that are holding me back:
1) his ex-wife is asian as I am and he seems to be dating mainly asians. His wife is highly educated and accomplished, creating insecurities. 
2)political polarization as I don’t think I can trust someone so angry and entitled

The above point being said, is life too short not to take a chance or is this doomed from the start? Our only shared value is appreciation of the arts. I am financially independent and I’m looking for good company, a partner I can trust for advice if I need. 
Also somewhat concerned with societal expectations to conform to certain expectations in wealthy circles.

Not been on the dating scene that long, I may be looking for fun/ casual vs life long partner. If the fun/ casual things happens to lead to trust devotion that would be ideal.