Supporters of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (RINO-S.C.) tell FITS they have received word that Nancy Mace will indeed run against the two-term incumbent in the 2014 U.S. Senate primary. These sources tell us Mace’s campaign announcement is imminent – possibly coming as soon as this weekend.
“She’s running,” one of them told our founding editor. “Game on.”
Two of the Graham aides tell FITS they were informed of Mace’s intentions as part of a pending national news story.
Mace – a Lowcountry mother/ businesswoman and the first woman to ever graduate from The Citadel military college – has not confirmed these reports. However she’s been rumored as a potential challenger to Graham for several weeks – during which time she has stoked speculation by giving numerous media interviews and writing opinion pieces critical of Graham’s left-of-center record.
Mace obviously isn’ the only one looking to knock off Graham next summer. A pair of social conservatives – S.C. Sen. Lee Bright (R-Spartanburg) and former congressional candidate Richard Cash – are also running against him. However Mace appears to have a leg up so far when it comes to rallying support from big “anti-Graham” donors.
“Game on,” indeed …
In addition to doing marketing and design work for this website, Mace’s Charleston, S.C.-based firm has advised numerous Palmetto State politicians including U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney and State Sen. Tom Davis.
UPDATE: Looks like Graham’s sources were well-informed. Mace has confirmed her intention to challenge Graham to The Daily Caller.
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So is the growing up related to Mace’s impending campaign? Knowing that she will be linked to you and your site, are you trying to clean it up so as not to hurt her chances?
Ha! No … Mace will be tattooed for her FITS affiliation whether we clean the site up or not.
Do a Google search of the terms “”Site designed and maintained by The Mace Group, LLC” and look at the politicians that have hired The Mace Group to build their campaign websites. If her affiliation with fitsnews.com hurts her campaign, would all those other politicians not also suffer come damage?
Good point. Nice ammo.
Here’s one for you—–
“Senator Bluster, what’s the election today for?”
“Well, it is to determine whether we shall have a convention to nominate delegates who will be voted on as to whether they will attend a caucus which will decide whether we shall have a primary to determine whether the people want to vote on this same question again next year.”
Come damage? What are you trying to say here? Freudian slip, perhaps?
Oops.
Regarding “some damage” that other politicians might suffer, if Lindsey Graham brings this up during the campaign as a reason not to vote for Nancy Mace, then is he implying that voters should also punish those politician, and that they should suffer guilt by association? Would he state that voters should vote against Tim Scott, Mick Zais, Mick Mulvaney, Tom Davis, etc. because their websites were “….designed and maintained by The Mace Group, LLC”?
This could make for some interesting campaign rhetoric leading up to the SC GOP primary in 2014.
Next year will be very interesting and closely watched. There’ll be enough fun for all!
I see you cleaned that up by leaving out the “screwed” and “blued.”
You being on better behavior is kind of charming.
Still need to see you do a good spread on Jana Cova before she ages out of the porn biz.
Keeping a squinted eyeball on this amazing transformation, and following events and speculation, Shifty has a different perspective. Shifty thinks that the friendly separation is to help both Nancy and Will. Should Nancy prevail in the election then Will is in an excellent position to promote, as an “independent and unbiased voice,” her agendas for the folks of South Carolina. Shifty sees this as an intelligent and workable plan. It’s a win-win for both of them.
Well Shifty, as I live and breathe! Welcome back, my man!
Thanks for remembering me.
So is the growing up related to Mace’s impending campaign? Knowing that she will be linked to you and your site, are you trying to clean it up so as not to hurt her chances?
Ha! No … Mace will be tattooed for her FITS affiliation whether we clean the site up or not.
Do a Google search of the terms “”Site designed and maintained by The Mace Group, LLC” and look at the politicians that have hired The Mace Group to build their campaign websites. If her affiliation with fitsnews.com hurts her campaign, would all those other politicians not also suffer come damage?
Good point. Nice ammo.
Here’s one for you—–
“Senator Bluster, what’s the election today for?”
“Well, it is to determine whether we shall have a convention to nominate delegates who will be voted on as to whether they will attend a caucus which will decide whether we shall have a primary to determine whether the people want to vote on this same question again next year.”
Come damage? What are you trying to say here? Freudian slip, perhaps?
Oops.
Regarding “some damage” that other politicians might suffer, if Lindsey Graham brings this up during the campaign as a reason not to vote for Nancy Mace, then is he implying that voters should also punish those politician, and that they should suffer guilt by association? Would he state that voters should vote against Tim Scott, Mick Zais, Mick Mulvaney, Tom Davis, etc. because their websites were “….designed and maintained by The Mace Group, LLC”?
This could make for some interesting campaign rhetoric leading up to the SC GOP primary in 2014.
Next year will be very interesting and closely watched. There’ll be enough fun for all!
I see you cleaned that up by leaving out the “screwed” and “blued.”
You being on better behavior is kind of charming.
Still need to see you do a good spread on Jana Cova before she ages out of the porn biz.
Keeping a squinted eyeball on this amazing transformation, and following events and speculation, Shifty has a different perspective. Shifty thinks that the friendly separation is to help both Nancy and Will. Should Nancy prevail in the election then Will is in an excellent position to promote, as an “independent and unbiased voice,” her agendas for the folks of South Carolina. Shifty sees this as an intelligent and workable plan. It’s a win-win for both of them. Also, should Nancy be elected, Fitsnews will gain a national audience. Of course, Will would have to remove his “unfair and imbalanced” logo.
Well Shifty, as I live and breathe! Welcome back, my man!
Thanks for remembering me.
No mention of Ravenel? Come on… its just a DUI that will be reduced to reckless driving…
True. T-Rav and his potential $5 million war chest cannot be ignored …
If he wanted to do some “good”, he’d use it to fund Mace.
T Rav is a moron. But hey, that is number one qualification in the mind’s of SC voters i guess.
No mention of Ravenel? Come on… its just a DUI that will be reduced to reckless driving…
True. T-Rav and his potential $5 million war chest cannot be ignored …
If he wanted to do some “good”, he’d use it to fund Mace.
T Rav is a moron. But hey, that is number one qualification in the mind’s of SC voters i guess.
Get her website up and this author will donate. Graham is an idiot.
Is this T. Rav? Are you not busy enough with legal issues of your own?
Get her website up and this author will donate. Graham is an idiot.
Is this T. Rav? Are you not busy enough with legal issues of your own?
Go, Nancy. Time for poop-shoot Lindsey to pack and go home.
Yes, time for miss Lindsey to pack it in.
*Tries not to LOL*
*Really tries*
*Fails miserably*
+1
Yep, it’s time for him to hit the Hershey highway.
Go, Nancy. Time for poop-shoot Lindsey to pack and go home.
Yes, time for miss Lindsey to pack it in.
*Tries not to LOL*
*Really tries*
*Fails miserably*
+1
Yep, it’s time for him to hit the Hershey highway.
Not a fan of Graham, but can Mace really compete? What’s her record, other than being the anti-Graham in some speeches and articles. I know, I know – that’s enough for some folks. But I’m not at all convinced that it’s enough to beat Graham.
I personally think Graham is unbeatable…but that doesn’t mean he should have his proverbial nose bloodied.
edit: “SHOULDN’T” instead of “should”
They said the same thing about Ted Cruz
Not a fan of Graham, but can Mace really compete? What’s her record, other than being the anti-Graham in some speeches and articles. I know, I know – that’s enough for some folks. But I’m not at all convinced that it’s enough to beat Graham.
I personally think Graham is unbeatable…but that doesn’t mean he should have his proverbial nose bloodied.
edit: “SHOULDN’T” instead of “should”
They said the same thing about Ted Cruz
A “girl senator” – that’s going to be hard to swallow for some of our S.C. rednecks.
Yeah like a “girl Governor”….oh wait.
Doesn’t matter, Mace doesn’t have what it takes.
A “girl senator” – that’s going to be hard to swallow for some of our S.C. rednecks.
Yeah like a “girl Governor”….oh wait.
Doesn’t matter, Mace doesn’t have what it takes.
Did Mace “edit” these? https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/05/03/about-that-vanderbilt-photo-booth/ https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/03/21/chode-encounters-of-the-political-kind/ https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/06/25/alyssa-arce-sizzles/ https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/05/02/dear-god-help-us-theres-two-of-them/
I’m sure Graham’s campaign will ask the nice family lady herself.
Good question, because Shifty has wondered if Nancy has had any editorial input.
Whether you’re a tech guy or the publisher of Playboy, it’s still Playboy. She made money off a site that trafficked in nudity and wanton lust. Were I an outside group supporting Graham, my title of the mailer would be “Mace’s 30 Pieces of Silver?”
She’s a self loathing woman to be connected to this site.
She’s a “Lowcountry mother.”
“Mommy, what’s a ‘chode’?” #MomOfTheYear
I do think it will negatively affect her, although it honestly shouldn’t. Still, if Graham’s going to win, it is going to be because enough of the stupid vote backs him. One little thing like that isn’t going to be a game changer. Either SC is tired of his shit, or can’t get enough of it. One or the other.
I know that Graham has done things to piss off some of the more conservative elements in SC. He’s pissed me off some, too. Leaving aside whether he “should” get reelected, the man is an able politician and has a good team. He also has millions and millions of dollars NOW and can raise more. Anything can happen, but I’m guessing he’s 85% guaranteed a return ticket back to DC.
I don’t have a problem with nudity and wanton lust, but the rampant misogyny on this site, from the host and many commenters, may well be a problem with those “wealthy Republican women.”
Graham will just ask his buddies at the NSA. Shilling for illegal spying has its perks I’m sure.
Many said Knotts couldn’t be taken out but the voters finally had enough and got him gone. Mace needs to study that campaign (Shealey vs. Knotts) but study the voters not the candidates.
“I’m sure Graham’s campaign will ask the nice family lady herself.”
I’m sure.
If Mace is properly coached, she replies something to the effect: “No, but are you telling me you don’t appreciate pictures of nude women?”
:)
You sly devil.
Did Mace “edit” these? https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/05/03/about-that-vanderbilt-photo-booth/ https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/03/21/chode-encounters-of-the-political-kind/ https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/06/25/alyssa-arce-sizzles/ https://www.fitsnews.com/2013/05/02/dear-god-help-us-theres-two-of-them/
I’m sure Graham’s campaign will ask the nice family lady herself.
Good question, because Shifty has wondered if Nancy has had any editorial input.
Whether you’re a tech guy or the publisher of Playboy, it’s still Playboy. She made money off a site that trafficked in nudity and wanton lust. Were I an outside group supporting Graham, my title of the mailer would be “Mace’s 30 Pieces of Silver?”
She’s a self loathing woman to be connected to this site.
She’s a “Lowcountry mother.”
“Mommy, what’s a ‘chode’?” #MomOfTheYear
I do think it will negatively affect her, although it honestly shouldn’t. Still, if Graham’s going to win, it is going to be because enough of the stupid vote backs him. One little thing like that isn’t going to be a game changer. Either SC is tired of his shit, or can’t get enough of it. One or the other.
I know that Graham has done things to piss off some of the more conservative elements in SC. He’s pissed me off some, too. Leaving aside whether he “should” get reelected, the man is an able politician and has a good team. He also has millions and millions of dollars NOW and can raise more. Anything can happen, but I’m guessing he’s 85% guaranteed a return ticket back to DC.
I don’t have a problem with nudity and wanton lust, but the rampant misogyny on this site, from the host and many commenters, may well be a problem with those “wealthy Republican women.”
Graham will just ask his buddies at the NSA. Shilling for illegal spying has its perks I’m sure.
Many said Knotts couldn’t be taken out but the voters finally had enough and got him gone. Mace needs to study that campaign (Shealey vs. Knotts) but study the voters not the candidates.
“I’m sure Graham’s campaign will ask the nice family lady herself.”
I’m sure.
If Mace is properly coached, she replies something to the effect: “No, but are you telling me you don’t appreciate pictures of nude women?”
:)
You sly devil.
Hope Nikki hasn’t ruined it for female pols in SC. I mean she’s an embarrasment. I know there’s Katrina, but Jakie beat himself.
Tricki Nikki has hurt the Repuklicrats more than women. She’s scum as are the Repuklicrats.
Hope Nikki hasn’t ruined it for female pols in SC. I mean she’s an embarrasment. I know there’s Katrina, but Jakie beat himself.
Tricki Nikki has hurt the Repuklicrats more than women. She’s scum as are the Repuklicrats.
Running for school board’s not a good enough start for her, eh?
We know she’s got the narcissism for the job.
Running for school board’s not a good enough start for her, eh?
We know she’s got the narcissism for the job.
. . . like this is the first time anyone has threatened to use mace on Lindsey?
. . . like this is the first time anyone has threatened to use mace on Lindsey?
I cannot wait to hear those stories about her from those folks she got kicked out of the Citadel. This is one time that the “corp” will not be backing one of the fraternity!
Can you expand on that – not familiar with those stories.
I cannot wait to hear those stories about her from those folks she got kicked out of the Citadel. This is one time that the “corp” will not be backing one of the fraternity!
Can you expand on that – not familiar with those stories.
GO NANCY! Clean that bastard’s clock!
Oh, sorry. I misread that. I was going to say Ms. Lindsey doesn’t roll like that.
Frank, we usually disagree, but you do say some funny shit sometimes. Good stuff, man, good stuff.
Grassy Ass. Competing with Shifty, though he is the master.
Teach me Obi wan. You’re my only hope.
GO NANCY! Clean that bastard’s clock!
Oh, sorry. I misread that. I was going to say Ms. Lindsey doesn’t roll like that.
Frank, we usually disagree, but you do say some funny shit sometimes. Good stuff, man, good stuff.
Grassy Ass. Competing with Shifty, though he is the master.
Teach me Obi wan. You’re my only hope.
I think this will prove a waste of her time. The incumbent will have such a bully pulpit and name recognition, I would not waste my time or money until he announces he is stepping aside. Until then, she needs to plan to lose this race.
I think this will prove a waste of her time. The incumbent will have such a bully pulpit and name recognition, I would not waste my time or money until he announces he is stepping aside. Until then, she needs to plan to lose this race.
How much has she raised? Lindsey Loo will have like 6-8 million in the bank.
How much has she raised? Lindsey Loo will have like 6-8 million in the bank.
FITS seems to be cleaning up his image at the same time Mace intends to announce her candidacy for Graham’s seat… Coincidence? Probably not.
FITS seems to be cleaning up his image at the same time Mace intends to announce her candidacy for Graham’s seat… Coincidence? Probably not.
Nancy would beat Nikki in the primary then trounce Sheheen in the general election. Nancy, go after the G Mansion first. We need you there. Then you will be ready in six years for the Senate spot. We love you.
Nancy would beat Nikki in the primary then trounce Sheheen in the general election. Nancy, go after the G Mansion first. We need you there. Then you will be ready in six years for the Senate spot. We love you.
Anyone but Graham. ABG!
This woman has no chance against a powerful and well known Graham. She’s never won anything. Why do so many, including herself, believe that she could start her political career at the US Senate? Many people accuse the Libertarian / Tea Party types as being naive about politics. This is just one more example of it. Even if she had a reasonable chance; which she doesn’t, this statewide election will divide a bunch simpleton’s votes between Idiot Bright, Clown Cash, and this unknown. It is a slam dunk for Graham.
This woman has no chance against a powerful and well known Graham. She’s never won anything. Why do so many, including herself, believe that she could start her political career at the US Senate? Many people accuse the Libertarian / Tea Party types as being naive about politics. This is just one more example of it. Even if she had a reasonable chance; which she doesn’t, this statewide election will divide a bunch simpleton’s votes between Idiot Bright, Clown Cash, and this unknown. It is a slam dunk for Graham.
There won’t even be a runoff…Sugarbritches will take it outright on the first swing.
There won’t even be a runoff…Sugarbritches will take it outright on the first swing.
Her association with this website will be hung around her neck like an albatross.
No more than Graham’s association with LaRaza hung around his neck like a 3ft burrito.
Her association with this website will be hung around her neck like an albatross.
No more than Graham’s association with LaRaza hung around his neck like a 3ft burrito.
Goodbye Lindsey Grahamnesty…entrenched, out of touch, old white guy…..seeya
Goodbye Lindsey Grahamnesty…entrenched, out of touch, old white guy…..seeya