“Pretty Much The Funniest Thing That’s Happened All Year”: Nancy Mace Got 5th Place In The Republican Primary, And Everyone’s Making The Same Joke
On Tuesday, Nancy Mace finished fifth in the Republican primary for South Carolina’s governor — possibly ending her political career. Happy Pride, y’all!
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According to Politico, she gave up her seat in the House of Representatives to run for governor and “would not make a comeback bid for Congress.”
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In case you’re not familiar, the congressmember has frequently gone viral over the years for her disgusting and hateful social media comments.
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And her obsession with deporting people, even sitting US congressmembers.
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So! Perhaps it’s no surprise that Nancy is being mocked across social media today:
Rep. Ilhan Omar wrote, “One-way ticket to where you came from with your name on it, Nancy.”
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“Nancy Mace really sold her soul for only 11% of the vote lmao.”
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But most people are making the same joke, considering anti-trans swimmer Riley Gaines famously finished fifth in her final race.
“Nancy Mace 🤝 Riley Gaines Conservative woman who placed 5th.”
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Rep. Sarah McBride — the first openly trans congressmember — wrote, “thoughts and prayers.”
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“Nancy Mace finishing in 5th place is pretty much the funniest thing that’s happened all year.”
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“This totally needs an SNL skit, maybe use the five-time host jackets as the 5th place club jacket?! Just a thought. 🤣🤣”
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“Nancy Mace is the Riley Gaines of politics. Forever fifth.”
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And finally: “She can join Riley Gaines on the 5th Place Podcast.”
