He's a democrat. Thats it.
You've heard of Yellow dog democrats of the past - they'd vote for a yellow dog before they'd vote for a republican - what we have now are twisted pervert bomb throwning spittle flecked mad dog democrats. As long as he's got a D after his name.
If things fizzle out, he may need to withdraw.
I'd hate to see him be like Ross Perot. In one minute, out another, then right back in.
And while I'm sure he'll garner some interest from Yankees players, he should also try and get more athletic support from other sports, too.