Karen Handel’s win in a Georgia special election yesterday sparked a flurry of tweets from Democrats seeking to rationalize the loss, bash the new congresswoman, and even blame the weather. Here are ten hilarious reactions to Democrats’ loss in a race they tried to make a national referendum on President Trump.

They spent millions trying to convince their base — with a white, straight male nominee.

Maybe instead of trying to convince hateful white people, Dems should convince our base – ppl of color, women – to turn out. Cater to them. — Jill Filipovic (@JillFilipovic) June 21, 2017

Rationalizing the loss at its finest.

Republicans gained literally nothing in #GA06 election. They are losing tons of voters in every special election and calling them wins. Sad! — Jason Kander (@JasonKander) June 21, 2017

If Dems didn’t win, the Republicans must have cheated.

Dirty tricks, voter suppression and outside money help Republican Karen Handel limp to narrow victory in #GA06 pic.twitter.com/wKwfhu9qbc — The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) June 21, 2017

Obviously Democrat voters were rained out.

Heavy rainfall blamed for depressed turnout in Georgia's 6th district in Ossoff's best areas — unlucky distribution of storms. True? Yep pic.twitter.com/cWKp0V97HO — Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) June 21, 2017

But only if they’re, you know, the values of the Left.

Easy for Dems/progressives to become demoralized by the current political reality. Credit to those who keep fighting for their values.#GA06 — Peter Daou (@peterdaou) June 21, 2017

There’s never a bad time to pivot to Russia.

Karen Handel won. Trump is under investigation for colluding with Russia & for multiple counts of obstructing justice. #TrumpRussia #Resist — Scott Dworkin (@funder) June 21, 2017

Still looking for someone to blame.

Despite gerrymandering & voter suppression,@Ossoff came within 4 pts of winning #GA06,where Republicans regularly won by 20+ pts for decades — Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) June 21, 2017

Personal attacks did always make for intelligent debate.

Ossoff comes across as an intelligent, compassionate, great guy Handel comes across as a woman who would complain over expired Kohl's Cash — Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) June 21, 2017

They won’t stop fighting for women, unless they’re unborn.

Jon @Ossoff came within 5% in a district that elected @SecPriceMD by 23% 7 months ago. We won't stop fighting for women. #GA06 — Planned Parenthood (@PPact) June 21, 2017

Emphasis on “nearly.”

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