Probably not, but Republicans are whole-hardheartedly against using public funds to pay the private sector, but just can`t resist the finished product.
I don't think they are wholeheartedly against it, obviously there are things that must and should be funded that way....military, infrastructure, those that are unable to help themselves, those that need a hand up, etc... But agree that if they are using that theme they could have made a better venue choice if one was available.
But what seems overlooked is that private companies did build the stadium.
Edit: Oops misread your post but the last sentence applies.