I don’t know any republican who elevated him to a “darling”, much less a “republican darling”.
We merely pointed out that of all the democrats who are embroiled in scandal, it seemed odd that the only one being driven out was a guy who couldn’t be convinced to change his no vote to a yes vote.
Of course, there was Beck, but he’s hardly a republican.
I don’t know any republican who elevated him to a “darling”, much less a “republican darling”.
The republicans didn’t do that. The Democrats just said they did (I think it was very wishful thinking), but the repubs. never bit that carrot. It was part of a dem strategy that failed. Thank goodness. (Sorry if I didn’t make it clear.)