GOP finger-pointing in every direction as party absorbs election losses

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

If it's Sunday, it's time for more Republican Party finger-pointing over their midterm debacle.

Some of the GOP's key figures took to the news shows to defend their own performances and blame others for their failure to flip control of the Senate despite historical political advantages. Some cited too much focus on past grievances, an implicit jab at former President Donald Trump and GOP candidate quality. Others including Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who led the GOP campaign arm, suggested it was the fault of Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for pinning GOP hopes on President Joe Biden's unpopularity, rather than putting forward an affirmative agenda.

The most immediate practical debate for Senate Republicans is whether to move forward with or postpone leadership elections scheduled for Wednesday morning. Despite public calls from some members for a delay, Senate GOP leaders indicated Friday they planned to still proceed, and to have a post-election discussion Tuesday at their weekly caucus lunch.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who delivered the nominating speech two years ago for McConnell (R-Ky.) and supports his bid for leader, said on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” that he saw no reason to postpone the leadership elections.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-finger-pointing-in-every-direction-as-party-absorbs-election-losses/ar-AA143H3x

'Catastrophic embarrassment': Mitch McConnell pilloried after Democrats clinch Senate majority

The Republican Party is in total turmoil after incumbent Democratic United States Senator Catherine Cortez Masto was reelected to a second term by Nevada voters late Saturday night.

News outlets including Fox called the race for Masto over GOP challenger Adam Laxalt – who had the backing of former President Donald Trump – after a final batch of ballots from Clark County gave Masto the lead. The Associated Press noted that Masto's advantage would hold even if "Laxalt made gains in rural Nevada counties that are still counting votes."

Thanks to Masto's win, Democrats will maintain their Senate majority in 2023, and they may pick up an additional seat if Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) defeats Trump-endorsed right-wing candidate Herschel Walker in their December 6th runoff election.

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Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida), the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, proclaimed that the midterms were a "complete disappointment." Scott added that the GOP "didn't have enough of a positive message," despite it being his job to get Republicans elected.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/catastrophic-embarrassment-mitch-mcconnell-pilloried-after-democrats-clinch-senate-majority/ar-AA1434dJ

I'm no fan of Moscow Mitch but Rick Scott may bear more blame for the loss. His "let's renew everything every five years including Social Security and Medicare" was a stupid idea.

[niyad]

1. "affirmative agenda" from the woman-hating, theocratic, christofascist gqp??

What could that possibly look like?

[sunonmars]

3. Could this be the final straw of them splitting as a party....hopefully, they all hate each other.

Maga hates the old Gop
Old GOP hates Maga
Tea party hates Maga for stealing their schtick
Trump hates Desantis
Desantis hates Trump
Everyone hates Lindsey Graham

I need popcorn.

[cilla4progress]

5. My fiercest hope!!

[William Seger]

10. It's their "To Undo" list (nt)

[onecaliberal]

2. Look in the mirror you fucking pigs.

[Scrivener7]

4. My God! This is a joy and a relief all over every day since Tuesday.

And it just keeps getting better!

[sop]

6. Adam Laxalt, Masto's losing opponent, was strongly backed by DeSantis as well.

As with Trump's endorsement, Governor Ron's vocal support didn't help Laxalt.

[NCDem47]

7. Didn't DeSantis run around the country stumping for other R candidates? How well did they do?

Not sure his power extends beyond Fla. Once AGAIN, individual Republicans who think their power can scale nationally.

[sop]

9. I'm pretty sure he was also in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

DeSantis and Laxalt are old friends; Ron really wanted Laxalt to win in Nevada to show he's some sort of GOP kingmaker, like Trump.

[The Roux Comes First]

14. I Believe the Word You Were Reaching for Was "Pimping"!

[republianmushroom]

8. well they all have one pointed up their rectum for their candidates

[Irishxs]

11. Rick Scott

has the gall to blame voters

[Wounded Bear]

12. It's always someone else's fault with them...nt

[ailsagirl]

13. All their ideas are stupid, to put it mildly

😡🫣😱😖🤬

[DENVERPOPS]

15. It's what they do..............NC