Politics
‘A Complete Joke and an Embarrassment’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Mocked After Ditching Senate Race
By Jake Beardslee · May 10, 2025
MTG Ends Senate Speculation With Defiant Statement
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has officially removed herself from consideration for a potential U.S. Senate bid in Georgia, ending weeks of political speculation with a characteristically combative statement. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
Greene Claims She'd Win, But Says Senate Lacks Power
In her announcement, Greene claimed she could win both the primary and general election but argued that a Senate seat would offer little in terms of real influence, accusing her Republican colleagues of capitulating to Democratic agendas. Alex Gould/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
Greene Declines Senate Run, Blasts GOP Elites and ‘Corrupt Uniparty’
In a post on X, Greene accused GOP donors and consultants of trying to "dress up in MAGA just enough to trick the grassroots," and declaring, “I’m effective, fearless, and relentless, not because I serve the Republican Party, but because I serve the American people. And I despise the corrupt Uniparty system that keeps failing us.” Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
‘The Senate Doesn’t Work’: MTG Says
Though she claimed she would “win both the primary and the general,” Greene said she’s staying out of the race because “the Senate is where good ideas go to die,” adding, “I won’t fight for a team that refuses to win, that protects its weakest players, and that undermines the very people it’s supposed to serve.” Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
NYT Reporter Notes Greene's Blows Against Fellow Republicans
"In her announcement that she’s not running for Senate, MTG delivers some thinly veiled blows to many Republicans both in Washington and back home in Georgia," observed New York Times congressional correspondent Robert Jimison. @RobertJimison / X
Kemp Also Declines to Run
The announcement followed a similar decision from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who also declined to enter the race. U.S. Department of Agriculture / Wikimedia
Social Media Pounces on Greene’s Withdrawal
Greene’s statement quickly ignited a wave of mockery on social media, where critics accused her of backing down from a race she likely couldn’t win. Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK
Commentator Says Greene Fears Facing Ossoff
“She’s scared to run against Jon Ossoff,” posted the political account Blue Georgia. John Ramspott / Wikimedia
Ex-Candidate: ‘She Knows She’d Lose to Ossoff’
“She claims she’d definitely win the #GASen primary & general if she ran, but doesn’t want to run because the Senate is stupid,” wrote former Massachusetts candidate Mathew Helman. “I’m not even exaggerating or oversimplifying. She knows she’d lose to Jon @ossoff. Otherwise, she’d run.” Jack Gruber-USA TODAY