what this really is is a lesson to never elect a Republican, no matter how moderate they may seem.
Tbh, moderate Democrats aren't really a thing either, especially in the Senate. Electing the candidate who says that they're the most "moderate" one is always a stupid idea.
Ah, but the criteria to be a moderate Republican is to literally have zero right-of-center views and bow to whatever your Democratic legislature wants ... the criteria for being a moderate Democrat is to have a Southern accent and kind of be pro-life on paper, while towing the party line on everything else. 
LOL, I agree. I always find it hilarious when people like Wulfric call every random swing state Senator or red state Democrat (say, Johnson and McCaskill) "moderate". It's a really stupid term these days.
