Michael Steele actually said...
I don't see a victory in losing seats. I'm not in the business of division and subtraction. I'm in the business of multiplication and addition. I want more Republicans going to Congress. So I don't get to do that particular dance of -- and nor do I buy it that we somehow find victory in defeat.
Context
Michael Steele critiques the idea that losing a seat can be considered a victory for Republicans.
11/03/2009