She had plenty of republican help and many of them have their eyes on higher office. (which is why they then voted for RTW). Here is Roger Kahn, one of the "republican" co sponsors of the bill that brought the fake employers into being. He's looking at running for Carl Levin's seat.
GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!
Only a fool would make Roger Kahn an untouchable DC senator.