In an annual holiday tradition, the “Dingell Jingle” has arrived.
{mosads}Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) released the 2016 edition of the jingle, a yearly poem timed to the holidays, on Thursday. The tradition began when Dingell’s husband, former Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), the longest-serving lawmaker in U.S. history, was in office.
In the latest prose, Debbie Dingell pays homage to her social media-friendly spouse — who boasts nearly 70,000 Twitter followers — writing, “But good news for Trump and his Twitter vice/ Even at 90, the Dean’s still tweeting advice.”
Dingell also looks ahead to the future in her prose, writing, “But maybe just maybe a new announcement we’ll see/Happy holidays to all, and Biden 2020.”
Here’s the full text of this year’s Dingell Jingle:
‘Twas the day before the government would shut down for business
When the House came together – we passed a budget before Christmas!
While Congress moved slowly, in its usual fashion
One issue in particular wasn’t getting much traction
“Sell ice to an Eskimo,” some said with a glint
Do that and then finally we’ll give you money for Flint
We fought tooth and nail and reason finally prevailed
We passed funding for Flint families, the waiting curtailed
Now that the partisan tug of war is complete
We reflect on a year of both challenges and treats
From Cures to Great Lakes, we did make some progress
A Medal of Honor for a hero was done in the process
In Rio, we showcased the best of the best
For Team USA, Simone vaulted above all the rest
Michael Phelps took home his 23rd gold medal
From basketball to rowing our team was incredible
We were all celebrating, but then turned to despair
When Lochte showed up with bad behavior, and worse hair
At home, Michigan’s sports teams continue to shine
Jumpman debuted while Harbaugh racked up some fines
While EMU and the Lions have newfound success
We know that first down in Columbus was truly a mess
But not to worry, this holiday we have two bowl games to see
EMU in the Bahamas and in Miami, the Wolverines
As the New Year approaches, we’ve seen stark divisions
Our country has spoken, we’ve made big decisions
We all have moved forward in our own way
In our office, we chose a Christmas display
But good news for Trump and his Twitter vice
Even at 90, the Dean’s still tweeting advice
So we say goodbye to a President who lifted us up
To be sure in these eight years, he’s earned his new look
No one will be sadder to see him go
Than his friend and our favorite Vice President Joe
But maybe just maybe a new announcement we’ll see
Happy holidays to all, and Biden 2020