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Nancy Mace Slammed Over The 'Insane Way' She Toyed With Bid To Replace Graham In Senate

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Sunday faced pushback from across the political spectrum after she went "Godfather" mode to tease a run to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the Senate following his unexpected death.

"Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in...." [Mace's caption, quoting The Godfather Part III.]

Critics including Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) and fellow Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) condemned the post.

[Byline: Ben Blanchet. Jul 13, 2026, 09:14 AM EDT. Note: this piece pre-dates Mace's actual withdrawal and Norman endorsement (7/20-21).]