💬 the tellers' own words: “a contrast with Vance who underscored its role in the GOP’s electoral defeat” “But for the Republican commentator class” “Even with the historic losses and the grumbling about their leadership” “if Schumer had just given the socialist candidate in Florida more money, she totally would have won” “J.D. Vance has said the war is why we lost.” “Just blaming her, including on election night in the East Room in front of other people at his watch party.” “now blame the voters” “or they want to blame somebody.” “Rubio Offers Robust Defense Of Trump's War On Iran, Drawing Contrast With Vance” “Senate Republicans are facing a crisis of leadership following midterm losses that stripped the party of its majority.” “they see this ultimately as being about the battle for the soul of the Republican Party” “Vances who want to distinguish themselves from Trump a little bit more to set up their presidential campaigns”