Looks like Nancy Mace may be primarying Lindsey Graham-with Tom Davis's blessing

[supermario21]

Seems like she talks a better game than even Lee Bright, and has impressive credentials.

http://thelibertypaper.org/2013/04/09/a-woman-challenger-rises-to-primary-lindsey-graham/

Insiders and grassroots activists are starting to zero in on a primary challenger to face off against embattled incumbent US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Graham has become extremely unpopular due to his votes on taxes, the NDAA, gun rights and his position on drones. He recently came out against Rand Paul’s filibuster, which created National backlash against him and is refusing to support Paul’s efforts to filibuster Obama’s attempt at Second Amendment restrictions.

The Challenger? Nancy Mace, daughter of Brigadier General Emory Mace (US Army Retired), and first ever female graduate of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Holding a Master’s of Mass Communication and Journalism, and a Bachelor’s of Business, she is also the author of In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel . In addition, Mace owns a successful small business called The Mace Group LLC, which is a public relations and marketing firm out of Charleston where she is married with two children. Mace is a contributor to multiple national media outlets such as The Hill and The Daily Caller. Having these ties makes her dangerous to Graham as many primary candidates struggle to get National media attention.
State Senator Tom Davis (R) who was elevated to grassroots fame during the 2012 GOP Presidential primaries for endorsing Ron Paul was eyed to run against Graham. Many were hoping he would. However, Davis tells us that he is focused on South Carolina legislation right now. Davis is actually now endorsing Mace’s efforts and pushing her to run. With Davis’ blessing, Mace seems placed to take on the challenge. Mace told TheLibertyPaper.org, “It is my intention to get a secure team behind me before I make my final decision. I want to bring together the Tea Party, Libertarian Party and others behind solid constitutional principles such as Austrian economics, the Second Amendment, and more. I want to be a voice for those people who are screaming out against Washington D.C. on the NDAA, the Second Amendment and taxation while Senator Graham ignores them.” Mace is popular in the Liberty movement and the Tea Party in South Carolina. Mace has confirmed that advisers are now helping guide her decisions and Super PACs are starting to eye her intentions ready to throw in their support for her.

 

[compromise]

She's 35 and smart, she would definitely make a strong candidate if the Club and FW get behind her.

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

She sounds good on paper.

 

[sailingaway]

I'd back Lee Bright if he runs.

I also note some pretty awkward language there. Davis is 'endorsing her efforts', does that mean 'I'm not running, go right ahead' or 'yeah I like you better than anyone else'...?

 

[Spoa]

I'd back Lee Bright if he runs.

I hope Tom Davis is serving as a mediator between them. We can't afford to have two great candidates. Graham MUST GO!

I would be willing to support either one of them though.

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

I'd back Lee Bright if he runs.

I also note some pretty awkward language there. Davis is 'endorsing her efforts', does that mean 'I'm not running, go right ahead' or 'yeah I like you better than anyone else'...?

I'll back whoever has the best chance at defeating Graham.

 

[Mr.NoSmile]

Ugh...somebody do something already. This guessing game between Davis, Bright and now this Mace lady is getting rather annoying.

 

[Smart3]

She's got my full support. Now we don't have to run a wacka-doo.

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

Ugh...somebody do something already. This guessing game between Davis, Bright and now this Mace lady is getting rather annoying.

Agreed. Shit or get off the pot guys and gals.

 

[supermario21]

She's got my full support. Now we don't have to run a wacka-doo.

Agreed. Her Citadel credentials will be impressive and she seems more devoted to liberty than even Bright, who is known more as a rabid social conservative.

 

[pulp8721]

I say we make this into a race. Whoever steps out first, whether it be Nancy or Lee, we support, and no one else. I think its WAAYY too risky to risk splitting our vote.

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

If we split our votes we're screwed. Someone has to fall on their sword for liberty.

 

[Matt Collins]

Nancy vs Lee won't happen. Only one of them will run. And Nancy used to do PR for Tom Davis.

 

[qh4dotcom]

Agreed. Her Citadel credentials will be impressive and she seems more devoted to liberty than even Bright, who is known more as a rabid social conservative.

I am skeptical of the foreign policy of someone with so much ties to the military. She may not be anti-war.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

She's got my full support. Now we don't have to run a wacka-doo.

Just because a person is openly Christian does not make them a "wacka-doo".

 

[mad cow]

I am skeptical of the foreign policy of someone with so much ties to the military. She may not be anti-war.

Unlike Karen Kwiatkowski,or Ron Paul for that matter,Nancy Mace never served in the military so maybe she will meet your high standards.

 

[itshappening]

We dont need multiple candidates running.

"i'll go for whoever has the best chance", well trouble is when 2-3 candidites go into polling against Graham it's going to look like this: 45-19-9

So the split does not help. Not one bit at all. It will prevent one or the other from gaining any traction and Lindsey will coast to victory.

The only way we beat Lindsey is in a head 2 head. We can probably afford some minor candidates running who won't be doing much campaigning and aren't serious but we cannot afford 2 serious candidates.

This woman hasn't held elected office so she's really a non-starter to take on a seasoned pro like Graham.

Bright with his 5 years in the state senate is much more highly vetted and has more experience. Don't forget this will be ruthless and the candidate will be exposed. They cannot make mistakes or be a novice like this woman. That's why Bright is way ahead of someone who hasn't run a campaign. You cannot hope to have no experience and to run a statewide campaign and unseat Lindsey Graham. It just never happens.

It will be hard enough for Bright to do it nevermind a political novice!

Also i'm skeptical by her claims to have Davis' support. Davis is more likely to support his state senate colleague Bright. Look out for an establishment trick as Lindsey will want multiple candidates as he knows he will coast if there's a split and he can build a multi candidate race 'narrative' and have them included in the polling.

I notice from the bio she runs a ' public relations and marketing firm out of Charleston'. Who are her clients? Does she have any ties to SC political consultants who may have worked for Graham, hmm?

She talks about libertarians but does she have ANY history in the libertarian movement? Does she have ANY record? WHO is she exactly?

The more I look at it the more it screams an establishment trick.

I would stick with Bright and his 5 year voting record and his experience in running campaigns, participating in debates and public speaking etc. He knows what to do and just needs to apply it on a statewide level.

Look out for dirty tricks and incestuous consultant relationships or direct marketing companies. Graham has $10m and that's a lot of money to spread around a state with many political whores and hangers on like SC.

They will be desperate to get involved and 'spoil' any primary.

The fact this woman runs a PR company and marketing firm sets off alarm bells. I'd want to know if she's done ANY work for political candidates and what exactly that was before i'd even trust her.

You don't just 'run' for US senate in SC. You need to be well funded. It costs $10k just to get on the ballot. So wheres her money coming from? We know Bright probably can raise the money from his established donor base but... her ?

 

[jkob]

We need a more diverse slate of candidates, a viable female liberty candidate sounds very intriguing. Lindsay will play nasty to win and political experience helps but it's also harder to run a nasty campaign vs a woman. Not to mention people love those momma grizzlies.

 

[compromise]

We dont need multiple candidates running.

"i'll go for whoever has the best chance", well trouble is when 2-3 candidites go into polling against Graham it's going to look like this: 45-19-9

So the split does not help. Not one bit at all. It will prevent one or the other from gaining any traction and Lindsey will coast to victory.

The only way we beat Lindsey is in a head 2 head. We can probably afford some minor candidates running who won't be doing much campaigning and aren't serious but we cannot afford 2 serious candidates.

This woman hasn't held elected office so she's really a non-starter to take on a seasoned pro like Graham.

Bright with his 5 years in the state senate is much more highly vetted and has more experience. Don't forget this will be ruthless and the candidate will be exposed. They cannot make mistakes or be a novice like this woman. That's why Bright is way ahead of someone who hasn't run a campaign. You cannot hope to have no experience and to run a statewide campaign and unseat Lindsey Graham. It just never happens.

It will be hard enough for Bright to do it nevermind a political novice!

Also i'm skeptical by her claims to have Davis' support. Davis is more likely to support his state senate colleague Bright. Look out for an establishment trick as Lindsey will want multiple candidates as he knows he will coast if there's a split and he can build a multi candidate race 'narrative' and have them included in the polling.

I notice from the bio she runs a ' public relations and marketing firm out of Charleston'. Who are her clients? Does she have any ties to SC political consultants who may have worked for Graham, hmm?

She talks about libertarians but does she have ANY history in the libertarian movement? Does she have ANY record? WHO is she exactly?

The more I look at it the more it screams an establishment trick.

I would stick with Bright and his 5 year voting record and his experience in running campaigns, participating in debates and public speaking etc. He knows what to do and just needs to apply it on a statewide level.

Look out for dirty tricks and incestuous consultant relationships or direct marketing companies. Graham has $10m and that's a lot of money to spread around a state with many political whores and hangers on like SC.

They will be desperate to get involved and 'spoil' any primary.

The fact this woman runs a PR company and marketing firm sets off alarm bells. I'd want to know if she's done ANY work for political candidates and what exactly that was before i'd even trust her.

You don't just 'run' for US senate in SC. You need to be well funded. It costs $10k just to get on the ballot. So wheres her money coming from? We know Bright probably can raise the money from his established donor base but... her ?

I highly doubt this conspiracy.

I have heard of her prior to this announcement. She's in FITSnews regularly. She attends many Tea Party and liberty events in South Carolina.

Remember South Carolina has run-offs in primaries if no candidate gets more than half the vote. So if Graham gets 44%, she gets 28%, liberty candidate X gets 14% and religious right candidate Y gets 11%, she will then go up 1v1 against Graham. Having more candidates, regardless of their political stances, could even benefit her by forcing a run-off.

 

[BamaAla]

I want rid of Lindsey Graham more than I want a new Aston Martin. That said, a 35 year old woman with zero experience will be eaten alive. For all his faults, Lindsey is a pro. He's served in the state house, the house of representatives, and now the senate. He's ran campaigns, made connections, shook the right hands, and slapped the right backs. I'm sure this woman has a bright future ahead of her, but there HAS to be a better option in the Palmetto state.