Possibly because the Democrats only care about minorities once every 4 years and they’ve cottoned on? Not to mention the party is currently a complete shambles.
It‘s an interesting point you bring up.
The parting of ways for each was substantially different, I wouldn’t be too surprised if there was still a little bit of ill will. But then again CH is probably too much of a nice guy to hold a grudge.
That being said, the second half of his final season was a painful watch indeed…