We don’t actually know what the Republicans are, or are not, saying. Their story is probably not covered by the media. If a tree falls in the forest and the media doesn’t cover it, does it make a sound?
One caveat... the MSM and MSNBC WILL cover WHAT Republicans say WHEN they say things that help Democrats OR things that make Republicans look bad...
It's why Flake (who has ZERO power and is not even running for office again) gets press coverage whenever he opens his mouth. On this issue Susan Collins can sneeze and the press whores run to cover her snot... So, it's not that they ignore all of us - they cover Republicans willing to stab fellow Republicans in the back. It's why and how McCain got so much positive press coverage.