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Nancy Mace uses slur against transgender student during heated exchange at University of South Carolina It looks like Rep Nancy Mace has triggered the transgender community by using a controversial slur against someone attending her event at the University of South Carolina this week. What was supposed to be a typical speech hosted by the school’s Turning Point USA chapter on Monday, April 21, turned into a testy showdown that went viral on social media. Nancy Mace barely got through her opening remarks before some students in the crowd bombarded her with questions about everything — from immigration and abortion to her use of a very specific slur. (Meaww 4/23/25) READMORE>>>>> |
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Nancy Mace Doubles Down on Attack Comments Amid Handshake Claims
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has doubled down on claims she was assaulted after witnesses contradicted her account, claiming the suspect merely shook her hand and asked her to support the rights of transgender people. James McIntyre, 33, of Illinois, was arrested on Tuesday evening in connection with the incident, which happened inside the Rayburn House building, and charged with assaulting a government official. On Wednesday, he pleaded not guilty to the charge. Police said they were able to track down McIntyre after Mace's office reported the assault shortly before 6 p.m., with the representative claiming in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that she was "physically accosted."
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South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has doubled down on claims she was assaulted after witnesses contradicted her account, claiming the suspect merely shook her hand and asked her to support the rights of transgender people. James McIntyre, 33, of Illinois, was arrested on Tuesday evening in connection with the incident, which happened inside the Rayburn House building, and charged with assaulting a government official. On Wednesday, he pleaded not guilty to the charge. Police said they were able to track down McIntyre after Mace's office reported the assault shortly before 6 p.m., with the representative claiming in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that she was "physically accosted."
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How Trump won South Carolina primary and why Nikki Haley isn’t quitting yet
Frontrunner Donald Trump has cruised to victory in South Carolina’s Republican primary with the support of an almost unwavering base of loyal voters. But rival Nikki Haley says she is not dropping out of the United States presidential race. Despite her loss in a state where she previously won two terms as governor, Haley said she will stay in the race until at least the Super Tuesday primaries on March 5.(Aljazeera 2/25/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Frontrunner Donald Trump has cruised to victory in South Carolina’s Republican primary with the support of an almost unwavering base of loyal voters. But rival Nikki Haley says she is not dropping out of the United States presidential race. Despite her loss in a state where she previously won two terms as governor, Haley said she will stay in the race until at least the Super Tuesday primaries on March 5.(Aljazeera 2/25/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Feb 16, 2023: Rolling Stone: Nikki Haley Is Unable to Explain Why Voters Should Pick Her Over Trump
The former South Carolina governor is refusing to criticize the former president she's ostensibly trying to dethrone
The former South Carolina governor is refusing to criticize the former president she's ostensibly trying to dethrone
Feb 1, 2023: NBC News: Sen. Tim Scott heading to Iowa amid 2024 buzz
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is holding events in two early presidential primary states amid speculation that he could run for the White House in 2024.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is holding events in two early presidential primary states amid speculation that he could run for the White House in 2024.
Jan 19, 2023: News2: SC families, law enforcement call on lawmakers to toughen fentanyl penalties
Families from across the state shared their stories of loss Thursday at the South Carolina State House.
They all had one thing in common, they lost someone to a fatal fentanyl overdose.
Lisa Montgomery’s son died of an overdose in 2020. Montgomery urged lawmakers pass legislation to establish penalties for fentanyl-induced homicide.
She said, “It only takes a spark to light a fire and create a difference. I pray today to start that flicker and put an end to the blanket statement of drug dealers eluding they do not know fentanyl is laced in their drugs.”
Families from across the state shared their stories of loss Thursday at the South Carolina State House.
They all had one thing in common, they lost someone to a fatal fentanyl overdose.
Lisa Montgomery’s son died of an overdose in 2020. Montgomery urged lawmakers pass legislation to establish penalties for fentanyl-induced homicide.
She said, “It only takes a spark to light a fire and create a difference. I pray today to start that flicker and put an end to the blanket statement of drug dealers eluding they do not know fentanyl is laced in their drugs.”
Jan 18, 2023: News2: U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and Superintendent of Education to tour North Charleston schools
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver will tour schools in North Charleston on Wednesday morning.
Sen. Scott and Supt. Weaver will first visit Charleston Classical School, a private school, where they will tour classrooms and participate in a closed conversation with school parents.
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver will tour schools in North Charleston on Wednesday morning.
Sen. Scott and Supt. Weaver will first visit Charleston Classical School, a private school, where they will tour classrooms and participate in a closed conversation with school parents.
Dec 14, 2022: Politico: Come on down? House GOP weighs the right price to topple a speaker
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C), one of five current public opponents of McCarthy, said one side views the speaker-toppling motion “like drowning everyone in gasoline” and giving all House Republicans a match, while others view it as a precedent that holds party leadership accountable to the rank and file.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C), one of five current public opponents of McCarthy, said one side views the speaker-toppling motion “like drowning everyone in gasoline” and giving all House Republicans a match, while others view it as a precedent that holds party leadership accountable to the rank and file.
