Overview
- Rep. Nancy Mace published a New York Times op-ed Monday accusing House Republican leaders of sidelining rank-and-file members, including women.
- She argued that Nancy Pelosi was a more effective House speaker than any Republican this century, saying Democrats deliver for their coalition when in power.
- Mace cited stalled priorities such as a congressional stock trading ban, term limits, and a national voter ID measure, saying members must resort to discharge petitions to force votes.
- She contended women are relegated to symbolic roles in GOP leadership, pointing to the conference chair post and invoking current chair Lisa McClain as an example.
- Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the allegations as spurious and said he champions female members, while Mace, who is running for governor, denied reports she was considering resigning.