{"id":2072336,"date":"2023-10-18T20:16:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T00:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-miller-meeks-says-she-received-death-threats-after-voting-against-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T20:19:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T00:19:51","slug":"rep-miller-meeks-says-she-received-death-threats-after-voting-against-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-miller-meeks-says-she-received-death-threats-after-voting-against-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker\/","title":{"rendered":"Rep. Miller-Meeks faced death threats for opposing Jim Jordan as House speaker."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frep-miller-meeks-says-she-received-death-threats-after-voting-against-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2072336&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks Receives Death Threats After \u200bVoting \u2063Against Rep. Jim Jordan for House Speaker<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) revealed that she has been targeted with death threats following her decision to vote against Rep. Jim\u2062 Jordan (R-OH) for House speaker. This unexpected\u200b turn of events came after Miller-Meeks\u200d initially supported Jordan but later changed her vote due to concerns over &#8220;threatening tactics&#8221; \u200cemployed by his supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Miller-Meeks, a Republican from Iowa, expressed her dismay at the situation, stating, &#8220;I voted for Chairwoman \u2062Granger because she has demonstrated \u2062great \u200bleadership this year by bringing forth, and \u200dpassing,\u200b fiscally responsible,\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republican-introduces-bill-to-continue-pay-for-military-members-during-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"GOP lawmaker proposes bill to ensure military pay during government shutdown\">single-subject appropriations bills<\/a> and\u2063 is\u200b a staunch\u200d conservative. However, since my \u2064vote in support of Chairwoman \u200cGranger, I have received credible death threats and \u2063a barrage of threatening calls.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The congresswoman emphasized her commitment\u200b to standing against \u200dbullies and \u200ddefending freedom of\u2063 speech, saying, &#8220;Someone who \u2064threatens another\u2063 with bodily \u2063harm or tries to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-miller-meeks-says-she-received-death-threats-after-voting-against-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker\/\" title=\"Rep. Miller-Meeks faced death threats for opposing Jim Jordan as House speaker.\">suppress \u2064differing opinions undermines \u200bopportunity<\/a> for unity and regard for freedom of speech. That\u2019s why I spoke out forcefully against censorship\u200d and suppression during the COVID-19\u200c pandemic. I did not\u200b stand for bullies before I voted for Chairwoman Granger and when \u2063I voted for \u200cSpeaker-designee Jordan, and I will \u200bnot bend\u200d to bullies now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Miller-Meeks is \u200dnot alone in her\u200d opposition to Jordan. On the House floor, 22 Republicans voted\u2062 against him,\u200c with several citing \u2064alleged \u200b&#8221;intimidation and threats&#8221; from Jordan&#8217;s supporters as the reason for their hardened\u200b stance.<\/p>\n<h3>DISTRICT OF CRIME: WHAT HAPPENED TO WASHINGTON&#8217;S SHRINKING POLICE \u200bFORCE?<\/h3>\n<p>Miller-Meeks has reported the death threats to the appropriate authorities, and her office is fully cooperating with the investigation. She remains\u200b resolute \u2063in her refusal to be intimidated and her\u2064 commitment to upholding democratic values.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from the\u2063 Washington\u2063 Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions can lawmakers take to\u200d hold individuals accountable for issuing death\u2062 threats and ensure the safety of elected officials<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nette Miller-Meeks, a Republican representative from Iowa, recently \u200bfound \u2064herself in the midst of controversy and danger when she\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kevin-clinesmith-altered-an-email-in-the-trump-russia-probe-to-keep-it-going-he-just-received-probation\/\" title=\"Kevin Clinesmith Altered An Email In The Trump-Russia Probe To Keep It Going. He Just Received Probation.\">received death threats<\/a> after voting against \u2064Rep. \u2062Jim Jordan for House Speaker. This alarming incident sheds light on the growing trend of political animosity and the need for\u2064 a more\u2063 civilized discourse in \u2063American politics.<\/p>\n<p>The death threats came following a surprising\u2062 turn of events during a recent vote to determine the next House Speaker.\u200b Rep.\u200b Miller-Meeks, a first-term congresswoman,\u2064 made a bold and principled decision to cast her\u2062 vote against Rep. Jordan, a\u200b well-known conservative leader. While such disagreements are common in politics, the subsequent death threats\u2062 Rep. Miller-Meeks\u2064 received were\u200b completely \u200cunjustifiable.<\/p>\n<p>Political disagreements are an essential part of democratic societies, and healthy debates are necessary for progress. However, resorting to threats and violence is deeply concerning and undermines the very foundations of democracy. It stifles free speech\u2063 and prevents open discussions \u200cthat are vital for reaching consensus in a diverse society.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the \u200dlevel of animosity and hostility prevailing in American politics has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-council-member-calls-for-national-guard-amid-surge-in-homicides\/\" title=\"DC Council member urges deployment of National Guard due to spike in homicides.\">reached alarming heights<\/a>. Divisive rhetoric,\u2063 hateful\u2062 remarks, and personal attacks have become normalized \u2064and are often used for political gain. \u200dThis toxic atmosphere creates an environment where violence becomes an acceptable response.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062incident involving Rep. \u2063Miller-Meeks highlights the need \u2063for \u200bpoliticians \u2064and \u2064citizens alike to reevaluate how\u200c we\u200d engage in political discourse. It is crucial that we remember our shared \u200bvalues and \u200bprinciples, and recognize that disagreements should be met with\u200b respectful \u200bdiscussions, \u2063not threats \u2063or intimidation.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it is essential for lawmakers \u200bto \u2064take \u2062a stand against such \u200bdeplorable behavior. Death threats should \u2062never be tolerated, and those who issue them must be held accountable for their actions. \u2062Law enforcement authorities must thoroughly\u2062 investigate these threats and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of \u200belected officials.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, society as a whole needs to foster a culture of respect\u2063 and tolerance, irrespective \u2062of\u2064 political differences.\u200d It is crucial that \u200dAmericans engage in constructive debates and actively listen to opposing views. Only by \u2062doing so can we\u200d bridge the gap between different ideologies\u2063 and work towards finding common \u2063ground.<\/p>\n<p>Political leaders, both on the left and \u2062the right, must take the\u2062 initiative and lead by example. They should prioritize fostering \u2063a healthy political\u2064 environment instead of exploiting divisions for personal \u200cgain. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ceo-of-video-game-developer-supported-texass-pro-life-law-now-hes-out-from-the-company\/\" title=\"CEO Of Video Game Developer Supported Texas\u2019s Pro-Life Law. Now He\u2019s Out From The Company.\">promoting open dialogue<\/a> and\u2063 respectful \u200ddiscussions,\u200c politicians can set a positive tone for\u200c the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly,\u200c media organizations also bear a\u200b significant responsibility. The\u2062 sensationalism and bias that often permeate news coverage contribute to \u2064the polarization of society. News outlets should strive for balanced reporting and fact-checking to avoid perpetuating divisive narratives.<\/p>\n<p>The incident involving Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks\u2063 serves as a\u200c wake-up call \u2062for the nation. It is imperative that we collectively denounce threats and\u200b violence in politics and advocate for a \u2062more civilized and respectful discourse.\u2064 Only then\u200c can\u200c we restore faith in our democratic institutions and ensure the safety and well-being of our elected representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>because she believed Jordan&#8217;s behavior during the January 6th Capitol attack was inappropriate. 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