Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) stated on Monday that she might be too aggressive for the role of governor, just hours after launching her campaign.
“These issues are worth tackling, whether it’s about illegal immigration or gender spaces. Plus, South Carolina has the highest state income tax in the Southeast,” she mentioned while on News Nation. “I said this on a Monday evening; it’s about wanting a better future for South Carolina.”
Mace claimed, “Contrary to what the mainstream media says, I’m among the top lawmakers in Congress,” during an interview with Leland Vittert on “Balance on Balance.”
Her resolution introduced late last year, aimed at regulating bathrooms based on gender identity, attracted criticism, especially from Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first transgender woman elected to Congress.
In Monday’s discussion, Mace criticized Democrats, drawing parallels between her policy approaches and Trump’s “America First” agenda.
As South Carolina’s GOP frontrunners vie for the governor’s seat, Mace revealed her ranking among House lawmakers is within the top 10 or 12 percent. “We draft two or three bills every week,” she said. “When we kicked off the campaign this morning, we also launched an eight-point plan focused on education improvements, tax cuts, and immigration issues.” She felt her policy-focused speech might not have been fully appreciated by mainstream media.
A recent survey by the South Carolina Policy Council indicates Mace’s support among Republican voters has risen by 16% in the last month. This positions her favorably in a competitive GOP primary, ahead of candidates like State Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) and Lt. Col. Pamela Evett (R).
When discussing Trump’s backing, Mace emphasized her efforts to secure his support. “In all races, whether for governor, Congress, or the Senate, having Trump’s endorsement is crucial. He’s a kingmaker, and potentially a queen maker in this South Carolina gubernatorial contest,” she expressed. “I’m working hard to achieve that.”
