saltpoint's Journal . . .
Either resign if he truly feels that he is ethically compromised or renounce his affiliation with the Democratic Party.
If he does not wish to be a part of the Party whose nomination he has twice sought I suggest he renounce his affiliation with the Democrats and declare himself an Independent.
He would be far more comfortable in that role -- and just as isolated and ineffective.
He should do this immediately, as early as noon tomorrow.