Back when Trent Lott was in the Senate, Paul Wellstone from Minnesota, a prominent Dem died. Lott went to his funeral.
The Dems, led by the man’s son, turned the funeral into a political rally condemning Lott and others vociferously during what was supposed to be the eulogy.
Embarrassing for them and prescient for those paying attention.
The Great Wellstone Funerally !
That was a boon to the GOP, as it occurred right before the 2002 midterms and helped them to regain the Senate (including Wellstone’s seat).
I remeber that. Wellstone WAS a prominent Leftist from MN.