After getting some air the Iowa Republican used this scare to criticize Democrats “woke policies.”
The Iowa Republican used the scare to criticize Democrats ‘ “woke policies” after getting some air. The Iowa Republican used the scare to criticize Democrats ‘ “woke policies” after getting some air.
After getting some air the Iowa Republican used this scare to criticize Democrats “woke policies.”
LOADINGERROR LOADING. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) during a luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.. Ernst expressed her gratitude to Paul on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, while blaming Democrats for her brief inability to swallow.. Advertisement. “Can’t help but choke on the woke policies Dems are forcing down our throats,” she wrote in response to a Politico reporter breaking news of the scare.. Sen. Rand Paul (left) came to Sen. Joni Ernst’s rescue after she started choking during a luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.. Mandel Ngan and Tom Williams via Getty Images. A spokesperson for Ernst’s office pointed to her online posting when asked for comment.. Ernst was hosting the Thursday luncheon for fellow Republicans. The event features a different host each week and local dishes from their home state.. Fellow Iowan Sen. Chuck Grassley (R) shared a photo online that appeared to show him together with Ernst during the meal, which he said featured meat from a state cattlemen’s association.. Advertisement. Yummm an Iowa chop from Sen Ernst & the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association for lunch pic.twitter.com/dGYFaegwN4. — Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) November 30, 2023. Paul got some immediate public praise from his colleagues following the incident — including from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has often traded barbs with Paul.. “God bless Rand Paul,” Graham reportedly said. “I never thought I’d say that.”. Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) — who, like Paul, was trained as an ophthalmologist, specializing in eye and vision care — also expressed her gratitude and relief.. “Thank God we have doctors in Congress. So grateful that @SenRandPaul was able to intervene and that @SenJoniErnst is okay,” she posted on X, using the handles for Paul and Ernst.. Paul’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.. Support HuffPost. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. A vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why HuffPost’s journalism is free for everyone, not just those who can afford expensive paywalls.. We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why we keep our journalism free for everyone, even as most other newsrooms have retreated behind expensive paywalls.. Our newsroom continues to bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes on one of the most consequential elections in recent history. Reporting on the current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly — and we need your help.. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. Support HuffPost. Advertisement. Related. RepublicansCongressRand PaulJoni Ernstheimlich maneuver. Anthony Bourdain Didn’t Hold Back When Writing About Henry Kissinger. Mitch McConnell Says He’s Not Going Anywhere. Draymond Green Puts Rudy Gobert In Chokehold And The Replay Is Alarming. After Calling Joe Biden Senile, Republicans Complain He Outsmarted Them
