Let’s face it this guy is a little wacko! Not many people—especially a governor would have the guts to leave the country and tell no one. Break up by email if that is what you are going to do.
He sounds a little unbalanced to me. No one in their right mind would think they would get away with something like this in this day and age. Even Jon of Jon and Kate plus eight couldn’t get away with it. He is sitting governor and his judgement should be in question. If I lived in South Carolina I would be embarrased for my state. I expect him to resign.