How social media is reacting to the prospect of a Christmas election

With the Government on the brink of collapse and the likelihood of an election increasing, people have been taking to social media to share their thoughts.

And because it's social media, there is a healthy mix of humour, strong opinions and memes.

People are already worrying about Christmas canvassers.

Canvassing in #donegal should be fun #GE17 #ardararoad ❄️⛄️ pic.twitter.com/hZJms3AzsV

— Andrea Gilligan (@andreagilligan) November 24, 2017

There were throwbacks to a recent election controversy.

And of course - lots of Simpsons memes.

Have your say in our poll below.

Would you welcome a general election following the Tánaiste’s handling of the Maurice McCabe controversy? https://t.co/g6V8Zv3hmb

— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) November 24, 2017

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