By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/gop-candidates-in-debate-bash-their-own-party-for-2023-election-results Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter GOP candidates in debate bash their own party for 2023 election results Politics Nov 8, 2023 10:30 PM EDT Candidates used their party’s poor performance in Tuesday’s elections as a punching bag at the start of the debate. “We’ve become a party of losers,” Vivek Ramaswamy said. READ MORE: Virginia Democrats take full control of statehouse “I’m sick of Republicans losing,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said. For each of them, it was a chance to pitch himself as the antidote to what ails Republicans. Ramaswamy promised to take on the establishment, while DeSantis bragged about his electoral record in Florida. READ MORE: Takeaways from election night 2023 as Democrats notch early wins in Kentucky and Ohio A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Candidates used their party’s poor performance in Tuesday’s elections as a punching bag at the start of the debate. “We’ve become a party of losers,” Vivek Ramaswamy said. READ MORE: Virginia Democrats take full control of statehouse “I’m sick of Republicans losing,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said. For each of them, it was a chance to pitch himself as the antidote to what ails Republicans. Ramaswamy promised to take on the establishment, while DeSantis bragged about his electoral record in Florida. READ MORE: Takeaways from election night 2023 as Democrats notch early wins in Kentucky and Ohio A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now