In the ongoing search for a new House speaker, Republican lawmaker Rep. Mike Collins from Georgia has taken to social media to criticize the chaos within the GOP caucus. Collins, known for his well-curated memes, has been openly expressing his frustration over the weeks-long process of finding a speaker. Despite his earlier hopes for a resolution on Tuesday, Collins humorously posted a video of himself smashing his alarm clock at 6:01 a.m., indicating that the search for a new House speaker was still ongoing.
Collins’ satirical memes have become a staple in the speaker fight, gaining significant attention and engagement. Following the historic ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Collins began his lampoon of the situation, using his memes to highlight the disarray within the GOP caucus. One of his recent posts featured his “PLATFORM FOR SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE,” which included policies like working longer hours than the United Auto Workers union, prioritizing press releases and memes, and providing wider parking spaces to accommodate large vehicles.
Another meme posted by Collins depicted a couple in bed, with the wife assuming her husband was thinking about other women, when in reality, he was actually pondering how to secure the necessary 217 votes to become the House speaker. Collins also shared a meme featuring the Marvel villain Thanos explaining to a young Gamora that ousting McCarthy had cost them “everything.” These humorous posts have resonated with many, drawing attention to the complexities of the speaker race.
Collins took his meme campaign a step further by creating posters of his creations and bringing them to the House GOP conference meeting. However, he unintentionally brought them to the wrong location for the meeting, adding another amusing twist to the situation. It is worth noting that all of Collins’ memes were shared while his communications director was on her honeymoon, which the congressman playfully acknowledged in his commentary.
The speaker nominee vote is scheduled for Tuesday morning, following candidate speeches at a GOP conference forum on Monday night. Rep. Jim Jordan from Ohio, who failed to secure enough votes, is among the candidates. The outcome of the vote will determine the next speaker of the House for the Republican Party.
In conclusion, Rep. Mike Collins’ use of memes to mock the GOP chaos in the speaker fight has garnered significant attention and engagement. As the search for a new House speaker continues, Collins’ satirical approach sheds light on the intricacies and challenges faced within the GOP caucus.
