Figurative Violence and Gaudy Ambition: Nancy Mace’s Play for Governor

The race for South Carolina governor is already taking shape, with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) turning her attention homeward in what many see as a calculated bid for power. Mace, who has spent much of her congressional tenure chasing headlines and courting controversy, recently addressed the Richland County GOP. This appearance, notably outside her 1st Cong…