Posted on 06/24/2009 11:55:36 AM PDT by ianschwartz
Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having an affair with a woman from Argentina at a much anticipated Tuesday afternoon press conference. Sanford said he and his wife are trying to work through this. Sanford called himself selfish. Gov. Sanford is also chairman of the GOP Governors' Association. He said he will tender his resignation.
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Lust.
Oh well, at least he isn't gay. He will, however, be unemployed soon. He might finish out his term, but I would place him in the "unelectable" column now.
I won’t vote for him. I don’t care what he does in his private life —— but I will hold him accountable if he decides to be a public official
No, he just resigned from the Republican Governors Association.
Not the Governorship.
Least we were not treated to Mrs Sanford standing there like we were Mrs Spitzer and McGreevy. Good for her
I guess he will be the first to need a passport in order to have an affair. John Edwards didnt even go that far.
Least we were not treated to Mrs Sanford standing there like we were Mrs Spitzer and McGreevy. Good for her
This is a terrible day for Ruplican politicians. To add to this scandal, Republican rep Issa is causing the stock market to tank with his serious accusations against Treasury Sec. Bernanke in the BA/Merill acquisition - a huge political mistake! We’ve got to throw these bastards out!
It is not about a “puritan” ethic. It is about conservative values
Oh dear, this could not have come at a worse time, the GOP was looking for a new face to represent the future, and Sanford was a rising star, esp with his courageous taking a stand against porkulus. Now the wacko libs are laughing themselves all giddy again. Damn you Sanford and your male needs! why, why, why......
but, I agree with the doublestandard hypocrisies. He needs to be given the same treatment as kennedy, Edwards, and Clinton for goshsakes. And what about Jesse jackson and all his affairs?
Not to mention Larry Sinclair....does anyone dare mention the truth about this?
Those dang Argentine women! Why can’t they stay home and tempt their own guys? Oh, I know why, their own guys are down at the corner bar watching eternal soccer matches or playing dominos while getting smashed drinking Argentine wine. Oh, and many of those femmes are sensationally beautiful and sensual to boot (err, how do I know all this? I’ll never tell y’all). The Gov had no chance to resist. Give him a break, like the RATs always do whenever one of their own pols get caught with his pants down (WJC being the worst example).
Holy crap!!!
Nothing has caused a greater blow to conservatism than the foibles and falls of such people.
Where can I get me some of this "power"?
Seriously, I don't blame the chick - it's up to him to remain faithful to his family.
I know you think you are being clever. Trust me you aren’t
my reaction exactly...he should have just said, I am guilty of being disloyal to my family...we will handle it within our home...i apologize to the people of S.C.....and moved on......he should not have made the start of another reality t.v. show....sheez...he was almost telling in detail. Bad move.....no he should not resign....he should say...NOW I NEED TO GET BACK TO WORK FOR THE PEOPLE OF SC...WORKS FOR THE DEMS
Modern day version of Parnell.
“Sanford said he and his wife are trying to work through this.”
Not too freakin’ hard, if he just spent five days with her. Slime.
Colonel, USAFR
lol. I thought that too.
Long distance horndog...
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