"While the Republicans are starting spring training, and they don't have a quarterback."

Only in the past few days have thoughtful Republicans started to speak up.

But in recent days the Republicans have started to backtrack.

Many Republicans in elections that will be decided next month had started to fight back even before this week's developments.

Republicans had, in fact, started the dispute by calling the seat Cuban.

- What forced the Republicans to start a new political party?

Some restless Republicans are starting to wonder whether their new leader is too low key.

Even Republicans are starting to voice their concerns about the unfolding disaster.

The Republicans started pushing last week for rules changes to broaden their influence.

"I think the Republicans started celebrating a little early, don't you?"