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Mace's Godfather Meme Fuels Controversy Over Graham Seat

7/13/2026

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Rep. Nancy Mace posted a Godfather-themed meme about the vacant Senate seat that critics said celebrated Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
Rep. Mike Lawler called the meme grotesque and vile for taking glee from a sudden death.
Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint an interim senator until a special GOP primary on Aug. 11 selects a nominee.
The GOP nominee will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election.

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Rep. Nancy Mace posted a Godfather-themed meme about the vacant Senate seat that critics said celebrated Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
Rep. Mike Lawler called the meme grotesque and vile for taking glee from a sudden death.
Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint an interim senator until a special GOP primary on Aug. 11 selects a nominee.
The GOP nominee will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election.