Mace Memo Reveals 'National Nancy' Obsession with Media Exposure Over Legislative Goals, Say Ex-Staffers

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) wrote a 2021 memo calling herself "THE freshman thought leader" and "NATIONAL NANCY." Former staffers say she is obsessed with media exposure.

Mace's office handbook has extensive requirements for communications staff to book her on TV daily. Legislative goals seem less prioritized.

After voting against Kevin McCarthy, Mace has been ubiquitous on TV. Staff say she pivots suddenly to chase attention.

Mace allocates an unusually high budget for "marketing" and runs her office "like a PR firm," per staffers. She uses consultant-speak that bewilders staff.

Though branding herself a moderate, ex-staff say Mace just wants to maintain her "weird C-list celebrity status" at all costs.