Nancy Mace has eyes on Lindsey Graham's seat because 'YOLO': inside source [View all]

Source: Raw Story

July 12, 2026 8:37AM ET


The "sudden" death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) late Saturday night opened up a seat in the U.S. Senate that one MAGA politician is already making plans to claim, because "YOLO," according to a new report. Emily Brooks, The Hill's reporter on the House of Representatives, said she asked a spokesperson for Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) about her potential interest.

"On Rep. NANCY MACE interest in Senate," Brooks wrote. "Asked about interest in replacing the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, a person familiar with Mace’s thinking said: 'YOLO.' Looking at polling this week."

For those unversed in internet slang, that means "You only live once." Washington, D.C. litigator Richard J Oparil replied to this news with the comment, "Graham is not even cold yet."

For her part, Mace hasn't made a public statement on seeking the seat, but she has posted multiple responses to Graham's death on both her personal and professional accounts. Both messages read the same.

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