Cute: Dems who BLOCKED CHIP reauthorization hold up lumps of coal in protest

Brett T. | 7:58 PM on December 21, 2017

We didn’t think coal was environmentally friendly, but as long as you just hold it in your hand as a stupid political prop, we guess it’s OK. Check out these Democrats as they moan about CHIP reauthorization.

WATCH: Holding lumps of coal, Democrats demand Republicans reauthorize CHIP, a program that provides health insurance to kids in low-income families.

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— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2017

Dems embracing lumps of coal now? https://t.co/HO6crxQjWm

— Sandy 〽️ (@RightGlockMom) December 21, 2017

Shouldn't they be holding solar panels? https://t.co/qho7iTMA8A

— Slovydal (@Slovydal) December 22, 2017

That is a pretty large carbon footprint. They must be trying to destroy the planet. https://t.co/MYkrYdrBXB

— Lone Conservative (@LoConservative) December 22, 2017

So first we got Nancy Pelosi calling the GOP’s tax bill “Armageddon,” only to downsize a bit Wednesday and say in a floor speech that tax cuts were going to kill Tiny Tim. And now we have Democratic women holding up lumps of coal.

“Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Southfield, accused Republican leaders of “literally putting coal in the stockings of families. CHIP is one that we cannot play games with,” Lawrence said. “We need to support millions of families who rely on this program.” https://t.co/iiWrBmCe7g

— Brenda Lawrence (@BrendaLLawrence) December 21, 2017

Yes, she said, “literally putting coal in the stockings of families.”

Gripping lumps of coal, Democratic lawmakers demanded Republicans reauthorize coverage for millions of children in low-income families whose health insurance is at risk of running out #CHIP #CHIPFunding https://t.co/3aE3OK7WJS pic.twitter.com/Wwr5IENugt

— IHCSpecialtyBenefits (@IHC_SBenefits) December 21, 2017