During a vote today in the House of Representatives that elevated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) to the speaker’s chair, one of the Democrats who stood and announced her vote against him also managed to get a sly barb in that was clearly directed at the Louisiana Republican.
Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) cast her vote for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), but it was how she cast the vote that drew national attention and is getting the congresswoman both headlines and plaudits.
Today is Congresswoman Craig’s 15th wedding anniversary, so she used her moment in the spotlight to pay tribute to her wife, Cheryl, remarking:
“Happy wedding anniversary to my wife.”
Democratic House members rose to their feet in response, giving Craig a standing ovation. Here’s the video, along with another jab at Speaker Johnson:
Mike Johnson spent his legal career fighting against same-sex marriage, adoption and marital benefits. Now he’s brought that fight to Congress.
Proud to vote against him on my 15th anniversary with my wife, Cheryl.@RepMikeJohnson, enjoy it while it lasts – it won’t be long. pic.twitter.com/b6UQKyiFER
— Angie Craig (@RepAngieCraig) October 25, 2023
The congresswoman also shared photos of her and her wife.
Happy Anniversary to my amazing wife Cheryl. I'm so lucky to be sharing this adventure called life with you! pic.twitter.com/qfmlI75cao
— Angie Craig (@AngieCraigMN) October 25, 2023
In case you’re wondering if Johnson had any reaction to what Rep. Craig said, that was provided by “PBS NewsHour” correspondent Lisa Desjardins:
NOW: Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. shouted “happy wedding anniversary to my wife!” Democrats cheered.
Rep. Mike Johnson looked down at his tie.
— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) October 25, 2023
Johnson, who is virulently anti-LGBT, probably doesn’t even understand that he’s about to be the punch line of a million dick jokes. After all, his last name is slang for a penis.
So by all means, have fun with that, Speaker Dickhead.
