Oh I don't think the MSM is going to hammer him about it for weeks but it's something he and his colleagues will have to comment on.
--I don't think the MSM is going to hammer him about it--
Screw the MSM - Just visualize a campaign ad with Reid's mug prominently displayed:
'Elect Menendez (or Casey, Tester, etc.)
and THIS guy will be SENATE MAJORITY LEADER'.
See #412.