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The Guardian - US
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Oliver Milman

Key Republican wears scarlet ‘A’ T-shirt after vote to oust McCarthy

Nancy Mace at Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Mace said she voted against McCarthy for his breaking of promises.
Nancy Mace at Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Mace said she voted against McCarthy for his breaking of promises. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

Nancy Mace, a Republican member of Congress who was a key vote in ousting Kevin McCarthy as House of Representatives speaker, has donned a white T-shirt with a red letter “A” on it to symbolize her being “demonized” for her decision.

“I’m wearing the scarlet letter after the week I just had, being a woman up here, and being demonized for my vote and for my voice,” Mace told reporters on Tuesday, adding: “I will do the right thing every single time, no matter the consequences.”

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