[paulycy]

Did the republicans have someone to rebutt him after the press conference?

That's a really, really good point.

Where the heck are the effective, outspoken Republican defenders?

Is no one at the wheel here? Apparently not.

[Rummyfan]

Did the republicans have someone to rebutt him after the press conference?

I didn't see any rebuttal and I don't think that would apply - it was a press conference not an address.

I turned it off as soon as the first questioner turned out to be Helen Thomas.