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Kevin McCarthy supports primary challenger against Rep. Nancy Mace in revenge tour
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- Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is actively supporting a primary challenger against Rep. Nancy Mace in South Carolina.
- McCarthy's actions are part of his revenge tour targeting Republicans who voted to oust him.
- The upcoming primary in South Carolina's first congressional district is turning into a heated political battle.
NBC News Correspondent Ali Vitali reports on the support of Rep. Nancy Mace's challenger in the Republican primary for South Carolina's first congressional district by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy's backing of candidates challenging those who voted against him, including Mace, is seen as part of a revenge tour. Mace acknowledges the stakes of her political fight against McCarthy's supported candidate, Catherine Templeton, who entered the race due to Mace's vote against McCarthy. The latest national CBS News/YouGov poll provides insights into the upcoming election, highlighting concerns about Trump's felony conviction and questions about Biden's age among swing voters.