If Steve plays his cards right, he will wait to die until this whole thing blows over. Even a guy Steve's size would have trouble making a splash with the Kerfufflemeter nearly pegged right now.
I don't think the Big Guy (who is dying) should delay his death rattle out of consideration for Tawana Bravenak.
Despite his mistaken belief that it's a big deal, the Big Guy (who is dying)'s death will create hardly a ripple at the DUmp.
One or two threads, and then someone will insult Bernie or the Hildebeast and the loonies will erupt in another direction.
Unfortunately, it's unlikely to happen until late in the Hildebeast's second term.