His outspokenness, his Barney "Frank"ness is why we keep on electing and re-electing him.
Somebody has to tell it like it is! Barney is not known for being deferential to anyone.
He came out as gay 21 years ago ("I have not had secrets for 21 years") when it was definitely a riksy move for a person in public service.
There ought to be more like him.