What policies changed when they courted Republicans?

They didn’t need to, because the Democrats have already been governing like Republicans. Pro-fracking, pro-genocide, pro-“States Rights” to deal with trans people as they see fit, etc.

Because as far as I can tell nothing changed for that but they did say that even with our policy differences, Republicans advocated voting for Dems.

Admitting that the Democrats are good enough for some right-wing talking heads is a damning indictment of the Democrats.