He has completely refused to discuss his religious situation -- re going to church, presenting himself to receive, etc. Absolute refusal. But he still calls himself a Catholic. I guess he still is one unless he disowns the Church, since he could always go to Confession, get right with God, and receive.
That tells me that all he wants is to call himself Catholic to snag the paisano vote. He probably isn't even going to Mass, let alone going up to receive.
i totally agree. he knows enough to know he shouldn't and i don't think he would attempt to receive. but yes, he won't give up the appellation of Catholic, bc he can still attract the lapsed who see him as one of their own.