Read it this way, minus the dependent cause in the middle of that sentence:
"I actually think that a big Republican VICTORY today has made the position & process of getting to be Speaker BIGGER & MORE IMPORTANT than if it were done in the more traditional way…"
Sounds like he's saying there was a big victory today. What was the victory then, since it's not capitulation by the 20 and a win for Luntz' bf? The negotiation results were fruitful, or…?
As usual, picrel…