Baker's TakeNancy Mace explores Senate run after Lindsey Graham's sudden death
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Mr Bagel
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has quickly positioned herself as a potential candidate for the Senate seat left vacant by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) over the weekend, according to multiple reports. Politico reported that Mace is eyeing a bid and plans to begin polling for an exploratory committee this week, citing two people familiar with her thinking who spoke on condition of anonymity. The outgoing House member's interest was confirmed by a person familiar with her deliberations who told The Hill, "YOLO," as Raw Story reported.
"YOLO"
Mace herself signaled openness to the idea during a Fox News appearance on Sunday. "I'll certainly take a look at it," she said, according to Mediaite. The comment came just hours after news of Graham's death broke, reflecting the rapid jockeying for the open seat. Mace also joined CBS News 24/7, saying she and other members of Congress are "in a state of shock" over the loss of their colleague, as CBSNews reported.
"We're all in shock"
Graham was seeking reelection at the time of his death and was scheduled to face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election, CNBC reported via Political Wire. Roll Call noted that Graham's death further upends an already volatile primary season. Mace is expected to be the first of what could be a crowded field of Republican contenders, though her quick move, encapsulated by the "YOLO" comment, suggests she sees an opening she cannot ignore. The news of her interest spread rapidly across political circles, including on Democratic Underground, as chatter about the race intensified.
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