Imus has shown himself to be total p***y. He has been effectively neutered by last experience and won’t dare cross the KKKlintons.
I’m sure you’re right about the first part - Imus is a total phony and a virtual charicature of the pretentious upper west side liberal, and I think you’re right about the second part too — he has been taught a stern lesson and will never again challenge the Clintons and all of their minions.