[ There are many synonyms for Republican.
None of them are good. ;) ]
“Backstabbing Two Faced Weasels” come to mind....
The Democrats are probably relieved by the Republican “victory” (actually it was a “win” by default). The Dems will continue getting their way but will have a scapegoat to blame for the next two years for anything that goes wrong. If you’re a Dem, what’s not to like? ;)