I read this as the rationalization “Boy, it’s a good thing we lost!”
Great interpretation.
I see your point.
I suspect the Hunter Biden revelations and Joe Bidens central role therein are demoralizing many Dems. Some are beginning to steel themselves for the blow. Rationalization is one way. However, the hard core communists who have taken over the Dem Party will not adopt peaceful coping mechanisms. We are entering the next phase.