Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks found herself on the receiving end of death threats after she switched her vote after realizing that Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan didn't have enough support to get the nomination for House Speaker. I know you're shocked, too, over the fact that Jordan supporters might get a little bit violent.
Miller-Meeks issued a statement to address this disturbing news. After she flipped her vote to support Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger to serve as Speaker of the House, all hell broke loose.
"The proper authorities have been notified, and my office is cooperating fully," her statement reads. "One thing I cannot stomach, or support is a bully."
"Someone who threatens another with bodily harm or tries to suppress differing opinions undermines opportunity for unity and regard for freedom of speech," she continued. "That's why I spoke out forcefully against censorship and suppression during the COVID-19 pandemic. I did not stand for bullies before I voted for Chairwoman Granger and when I voted for Speaker Designee Jordan, and I will not bend to bullies now."
Miller-Meeks, a MAGA Republican, probably thought the leopards would not eat her face, and here we are. We could have easily predicted this. I'm not victim-blaming, but anyone could have foreseen an escalation of violent rhetoric after the attack on our Capitol on Jan. 6. Until that's dealt with, nothing will change.
