If you like him, I wouldn't despair. People will vote for a bully. In fact, many people love bullies, just not when they're bullying them. People want a Bull to stick up for them. This could be good for him if spun correctly.
If he was being a tough guy in a personal battle, it would be one thing. But punishing people that had nothing to do with it is another. There's already talk of EMS delays and possible lawsuits. I don't see how this could be spun in his favor. All he can hope for is that people forget about it.
I agree, just trying to shine a bit of light on how ridiculous our system/electorate is. Almost anything, aside from tweeting your cock, can be spun as a virtue these days. edit: Just saw this cartoon and thought it was pretty clever:
him being Italian, Jersey and a bully might pull in some negative stereotypes. But people like the mafia too.