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 We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! 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 We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now