Only because they over-reached. It certainly isn't the entrenched Republican leadership that held them accountable. Instead, Republican slimy things were using these holier-than-thou rantings to cleanse the party of those who embrace the Deplorable agenda. There's still no outrage that President Trump has been lambasted because guys say stupid stuff in private conversations. (who knew?)
It's up to Alabamans now. Do they want a Republican Senator who owes nothing to the establishment or a Dem who supports everything up to post-birth abortion?
I’m talking Leftism in general, not just Congress.
Point of this thread: conservative Pence acts on the ancient principle of men not being “alone” with women they’re not married to, ensuring that neither acts improperly nor can be accused (for lack of contrary evidence) of impropriety; the Left is suddenly discovering the value of such a principle - something conservatives have long known.