This is just strange and creepy.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has sparked considerable controversy after releasing a peculiar video where she appears to feed Doritos to liberal podcaster Liz Plank. Many observers noted that this act seemed to mock the Catholic sacrament of Holy Communion, a sentiment that has not gone unnoticed in the political arena.
In the video, which Plank posted on her Instagram, she is seen kneeling with her mouth open as Whitmer, wearing a camouflage Harris-Walz hat, places a Dorito on her tongue. The clip plays into a popular TikTok meme where friends feed each other while staring awkwardly at the camera. However, this rendition has crossed a line for many viewers, drawing sharp criticism for its apparent sacrilegious undertones.
Plank, who heads an influencer group dubbed “Hotties For Harris,” attempted to connect the bizarre stunt to a serious policy issue—the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which aims to bolster U.S. semiconductor production. Her caption read, “If he won’t, Gretchen Whitmer will. Chips aren’t just delicious; the CHIPS Act is a game-changer for U.S. tech and manufacturing!” While she sought to promote a political agenda, the majority of reactions on social media focused on the inappropriate nature of the video.
Tim Graham, executive editor at NewsBusters, expressed concern that this could alienate Catholic voters, stating, “Many Catholics are going to see this as mocking the communion rail.” Trump adviser Tim Murtaugh was equally scathing, suggesting that Whitmer’s antics could cost the Democrats vital Catholic support.
Critics within the Republican ranks have also chimed in. Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt pointed out that while Democrats face backlash for their financial ties to a Chinese firm, Whitmer’s response seems to be a desperate attempt at humor that only highlights her political missteps. This all comes against the backdrop of Michigan’s contentious Senate race, where trust in candidates is more crucial than ever.
As voters prepare for upcoming elections, incidents like this highlight the stark divide between the parties. It raises an essential question: can Democrats continue to dismiss traditional values without facing electoral consequences? With the current political climate, it’s clear that stunts like Whitmer’s could very well push conservative voters to the polls in greater numbers than expected.
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How else can this be interpreted other than mockery of Catholics and the sacrament of Holy Communion, not to mention the distasteful pornographic innuendo? Gretchen Whitmer is only the latest example of the gross anti-Catholic bigotry festering inside the Democratic Party. pic.twitter.com/KG1BmHYkJM
— CatholicVote (@CatholicVote) October 10, 2024
