I would also posit that, mentally, the way he views the Republican party today is consistent with the way most Lefties look at it. I say this because, quite frankly, W and the Neocons weren't portrayed as Trump and the MAGA are right now. You didn't have pundits and Dems explicitly advocating for the Republicans to be removed from society and hunted for terrorism back in 2007 to 2008. Nor were the calls of "they're Nazis!!" shouted every hour over every little thing like at CPAC. Sure the Bible Thumper thing is an issue for Bobert, but he's joined the chorus decrying "muh fascism" the same as millions of others. Like you said, he'll follow whatever tune is played for him no matter how it changes.