Surprisingly (I guess), when he got out, he said nothing, remained democrat and disappeared.
I think you’re right. His cardinal sin was being pro-America and fairly conservative for a Democrat. Frank is a different story. But, if the Dems lose power on both sides of the aisle and in the executive office, Bawney won’t be happy, that’s for sure. I figure he’ll retire to some swanky digs with his stable of, er, concubines.