They had to see it coming.
Democrats kicking off a #StandWithNancy hashtag on Twitter Wednesday just wanted to show some support for the House minority leader, but their plan backfired when Republicans joined in.
Virginia Rep. Don Beyer thought the hashtag would be encouraging for Nancy Pelosi in light of the criticism the California congresswoman received following Democrat Jon Ossoff’s loss in Georgia’s special election on Tuesday, the fourth recent special elections loss for Democrats.
.@PRyan is bankrupt of ideas. That’s why GOP would rather attack the first woman speaker who’s delivered her caucus. #StandWithNancy
— Don Beyer (@DonBeyerVA) June 21, 2017
Others soon picked up on the hashtag and began to tweet their support like Hawaii Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, and others.
The fact that the Republicans attack Nancy Pelosi so much, shows how good at her job she is. That is why I #StandWithNancy
— Chase Brindisi (@Brindiesel12) June 22, 2017
There is so much at stake. The heath care of millions is on the line. #StandWithNancy and me to continue fighting to #ProtectOurCare!
— Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) June 22, 2017
Democrats will not let Trump & @PRyan walk all over our progress. Must continue fighting to #ProtectOurCare. #StandWithNancy
— Colleen Hanabusa (@ColleenHanabusa) June 22, 2017
I #StandWithNancy! @NancyPelosi was instrumental in getting the affordable care act passed. She fights for the 99%, not the 1%! pic.twitter.com/IF3Ath6EkV
— Linda (@knittinglinda) June 22, 2017
Blaming @NancyPelosi 4 loss in GA is like blaming Mother Theresa 4 hunger. Ask yourself what did I do?? And, get to work. #StandWithNancy
— Burns Strider (@BStrider) June 22, 2017
I #StandWithNancy, a true SF progressive, a leader, a champion for women and LGBTQ people, a shero. pic.twitter.com/uJX2PM6PLo
— Laura (@SheWhoVotes) June 22, 2017
But it wasn’t long before Republicans caught on and joined the movement, with some encouragement from Fox News Contributor Ryan Fournier.
Hey Republicans, why do you #StandWithNancy — Use the hashtag!
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) June 22, 2017
#StandWithNancy cause she lost the House, then Senate, then POTUS to GOP. Plus whole lot of state legislatures and Governors. I love her.
— Puddy (@USAalwaysFirst) June 23, 2017
The hashtag began trending as even groups like the National Republican Congressional Committee and Republican National Committee called for Americans to #StandWithNancy.
We #StandWithNancy because we’re not tired of winning. 4-0!
— GOP (@GOP) June 22, 2017
Few have done more to elect Republicans than @NancyPelosi. Thank you! #StandWithNancy https://t.co/do8Pw01uid
— NRCC (@NRCC) June 22, 2017
Roses are red,
the House is cautious.
Nancy Pelosi puts
republicans in office!#StandWithNancy— Whitney Peterson (@whitneypete) June 22, 2017
President Trump was in on the game before the hashtag even started, tweeting earlier on Thursday that he hoped the Dems didn’t ‘force her out‘ before the midterms. On Friday he reiterated the sentiment saying he would be “very disappointed” if the House Democratic leader stepped down.
“It would be a very, very sad day for Republicans if she steps down. I would be very disappointed if she did,” Trump said on “Fox & Friends,” adding that Pelosi has an “extraordinary record against her.”
Pelosi aides had reportedly even sent pre-scripted tweets to allies, according to New York Times’ Maggie Haberman.
Pelosi aides are sending allies suggested supportive tweets on social media. Some examples. pic.twitter.com/oHrPmBlAZ7
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 22, 2017
Calling for help! Pelosi’s aides sent allies a list of suggested tweets supporting the House Minority Leader amid calls for her to resign pic.twitter.com/04xlizRqrN
— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) June 23, 2017
Maybe Pelosi doesn’t need all the help,since she seems quite comfortable blowing her own horn.
As critics plot her replacement, House Minority Leader Pelosi sings her own praises pic.twitter.com/E2Sco8eSp9
— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) June 23, 2017
I #StandWithNancy because, in her words, is a master legislator, politically astute leader. And that made me laugh and laugh.
— suz?? (@Susan4Q) June 22, 2017
Nevertheless, the hashtag persisted – and took on a life of its own on Twitter.
#StandWithNancy is trending for the wrong reasons and it’s amazing! Keep it up. ??
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) June 22, 2017
Keeping Democrats irrelevant one election at a time.
I #StandWithNancy— I Am Ruthless (@IAmRuthless102) June 22, 2017
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Yes, I #StandWithNancy Sinatra. She gave us one of the best Bond the–wait, Pelosi? You serious?
— Uncanny Valley Forge (@faust_arp1990) June 22, 2017
Please, Democrats…. #StandWithNancy
It makes it easier for Republicans to keep winning! pic.twitter.com/3nGP8C51Kl
— Mark Romano (@TheMarkRomano) June 23, 2017
#StandWithNancy because she thinks the president is Bush
— Tonya (@tmac073) June 22, 2017
I #StandWithNancy cuz she reminds me of my grandma when she’s off her meds.
— Rob Dons (@BasedstickRob) June 22, 2017
I #StandWithNancy because her failed leadership will ensure conservative victories for years to come!
— Jim Bixby (@jrbixby) June 22, 2017
I #StandWithNancy because she’s the best thing to happen to the Republican Party.
Turning out voters in droves for decades! pic.twitter.com/WZsTnD05rZ
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) June 23, 2017
#StandWithNancy And Ensure Republicans Continue To Control The House, Senate & WH…
Nancy Pelosi, We Support You?, Keep Up The Good Work? pic.twitter.com/IXfFdpncvq— Deplorable?Rāzərbak (@MediaJuggernaut) June 22, 2017
Please keep reelecting this old moonbat so we can keep laughing at her. #StandWithNancy
— ScottlnSC (@ScottlnSC) June 22, 2017
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