Dem
47
GOP
53
In August, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired three-star Admiral Nancy Lacore and didn't explain why. This might have something to do with his view that she has long hair and he doesn't think warriors should have long hair. It could also be due to another body part, although in this case, one she doesn't have. In the previous 35 years, nobody had any problems with her service and she made it up to vice admiral. She was chief of the Navy Reserve, leading about 59,000 sailors. She got the job by being nominated by Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate.
So, is she going home to South Carolina and taking up, say, running? Well, yes. She is going to take up running. For Congress. As a Democrat. In particular, for the SC-01 seat Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is vacating to run for governor of South Carolina. The district contains Charleston and is only R+6. In a blue wave, a retired vice admiral might just be able to win, even in South Carolina. Lacore won't be alone, though. Ten Republicans and four Democrats have already filed to run for the open seat. Still, given South Carolina's respect for the armed forces, a retired vice admiral who served with distinction for 35 years might have a decent chance. (V)