The only mystery here is why this guy held on, once the party split into two. He didn't really think he was going to be able to bridge the gap, did he?
I'd love to get a few martinis in him, stick a microphone in his face and ask him what he REALLY thinks of these people.
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Probably get alot of sobs, praise for his friends, intense hatred/whining for political enemies. Then a puddle of snout oozed crying.