Poll: 50% of South Carolinians say Sanford should resign
posted at 4:59 pm on June 25, 2009 by Allahpundit
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42 percent say he should stay, the rest are undecided. Honestly, I don’t know why he didn’t quit yesterday. He’s a lame duck with one year left in his term and no hope of higher office. He admitted to the reporter who caught him at the airport that he more or less hates his job these days. Why stay on? Resign and go home to work on your marriage or else file the divorce papers and move to Buenos Aires to live the life.
Here’s video of Krauthammer from last night’s Special Report aptly characterizing Sanford’s hopes of an intercontinental affair as “sort of insane” given his public prominence. He didn’t know the half of it: According to Politico, Sanford was planning to stay fully 10 days in Buenos Aires, not six, and if you believe TMZ, he and his mistress were very publicly flaunting their affection for each other at local bars. Maybe Kraut’s right; maybe Sanford had some bizarre sublimated wish to get caught. Or maybe he was just so moony in love that he wasn’t thinking clearly. Or, a third possibility, maybe his personal quirkiness somehow added up to being one of the most inept philanderers ever.
Only one thing’s clear at this point: Pretty much everyone in America’s dying to see photos of the mistress to make their own personal “was she worth it?” judgment. Well, here you go. Let the judgments begin!
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Wow. News day has just been saturated with Sanford. It is what it is. Meanwhile, in NKor and Iran…
mimi1220 on June 25, 2009 at 5:02 PM
I heard Sanford was switching parties and running for the Senate. I don’t think he has enough street cred though, he only had an affair, he hasn’t killed anyone or bankrupted a company yet. There is still time though. 2012 is along ways off.
portlandon on June 25, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Resign now…the sooner he disappears the sooner we can start focusing on what matters…shutting down the Obama administration’s destruction of this country. He’s done his massive damage…DLTDHYAOTWO.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 5:05 PM
li’ll Kim does feel really ronry , he threats USA with a nuclear attack but no one cares.
the_nile on June 25, 2009 at 5:06 PM
The sooner he gets out from under the public scrutiny the better for everyone. Unless that is, he has some perverse pleasure in being ridiculed.
fourdeucer on June 25, 2009 at 5:06 PM
He was looking for an escape.
the_nile on June 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM
He is doing neither the Republican Party nor Conservatism any good staying Governor. As long as a Democrat won’t take the job, who cares?
Speedwagon82 on June 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Take it easy Sleazy. You don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here anymore.
Nope.
Guardian on June 25, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Wall-to-wall Sanford today. Good news for Pelosi, who’s trying to push Crap & Trade through under the radar.
aero on June 25, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Unfortunately, when he goes the Lt. Governor is a Dhimmi. Way to go Mark!
sandee on June 25, 2009 at 5:09 PM
He can switch parties and not pay taxes for the next couple of years. Yeah…. that will work! Perfect Dem. candidate.
One other thing, given what he’s had to contend with in the SC legislature and most recently with the TARP fund controversy I’m sure he did hate his job.
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 5:09 PM
At least he has one. I’d take it.
aero on June 25, 2009 at 5:10 PM
Edwards couldn’t get himself on the 3am news in Nowheresville, USA after he cheated on his cancer-stricken wife and created a baby from the affair….and Eddy was a VP candidate.
Poor Sanford, he belongs to the wrong party; if he were a ‘rat he would have Congress passing a resolution to honor his service and have America officially forgive him.
Bishop on June 25, 2009 at 5:10 PM
It must really suck to be Obama… he gives his lame infomercial, no one watches, then the news cycle is completely dominated by Sanford haha.
Lehosh on June 25, 2009 at 5:11 PM
I found the “pictures” long before that guy did… I didn’t post them on my blog because I didn’t know for sure if that is the woman… and I doubt he does either..
ninjapirate on June 25, 2009 at 5:12 PM
those photos were ripped off of facebook…
ninjapirate on June 25, 2009 at 5:12 PM
The man did stick to his Fiscal Conservative guns.
If he resigns, who ends up as Governor? I’m all for him resigning if he broke laws/rules of being a governor regardless of who will take charge after him.
If we’re asking him to resign simply because of a fidelity issue with his wife (which is not minor, but, is not exactly an impeachable offense) we’d better make sure the person that would be taking over is an improvement.
JadeNYU on June 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM
LOL…. that is really funny and true. At least there was some element of surprise with the Sanford incident. With O’Boring it’s the daily drone of endless, well, droning.
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Sanford knew this was going to come out. Unless the South Carolina media is braindead, I think they would have eventually noticed his wife kicked him out. The paper had his emails for months and was just waiting for the best time to embarrass him with them.
Speedwagon82 on June 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Look, the best thing he can do right now, for his sake and that of his sons and his state, is to resign his position, divorce the wife, give her whatever she wants, pack his bags and not look back as he heads to Argentina and live a new life.
He’s damaged goods here. The best he can do is to start over, far awayfrom here. Wish the man good luck over there, because he’s finished here.
Oh, BTW: someone Allah likes to read has some… uh-oh… advice…
newton on June 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Yeah that must really piss him off. With all this Iran stuff he’s like “what about me? Look at me” “Ill blow you up”!
Greed on June 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Sanford’s wife has got to be pissed he traded her for that low-rez fox.
She looks like a well-trod Appalachian Trail.
LimeyGeek on June 25, 2009 at 5:17 PM
As long as he stays in office, and probably long after, he is a distraction. Obama is doing to us ten times worse than he did to his family.
fourdeucer on June 25, 2009 at 5:18 PM
If he hates his job and only has a year left anyway, he might as well just chuck it now.
myrenovations on June 25, 2009 at 5:19 PM
I heard on the radio that the people in SC want him to resign because he “betrayed their trust”. If that is the only criteria to make elected officials resign then everyone one in the Congress and Senate along with the White House needs to go too.
He had an affiar, ok, that makes him a pig like I said yesterday, Ted Kennedy however killed a woman and look where he is today.
milwife88 on June 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM
I think the guy wanted to get caught. I can see him moving to Argentina. It’ll be interesting to see if the affair turns into a good marriage. They rarely, if ever, do.
txag92 on June 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM
OT? looks like Michael Jackson had a heart attack. I know thats hardly as important as Sanfords affair, still
sandee on June 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM
That’s all?
TheBigOldDog on June 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM
It just means SC has higher standards that MA.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM
I’m thinking those pictures aren’t of the real mistress:
Carlos Soto, the owner of Guido’s Bar, says he’s seen Sanford and Maria Belen Chapur there several times over the last few months — most recently last week.
Soto says they were “all over each other” last week in his bar, “kissing, holding hands and drinking wine.”
Soto was impressed with Maria, saying she has “un cuerpazo’” — translation: a banging body.
Soto also said Maria has green eyes and dirty blonde hair.
txag92 on June 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Rush was hinting at something earlier……….
……….. maybe he just doesn’t give a sh%t anymore?
He is termed out, but he fought against accepting Stimulus funds because he knew the damage that it would cause…….
…….. and the courts forced them on him.
We watch as the culprits who caused the economic crisis are put in charge of trying to fix it……….
……….. and they put our grand children in debt, and no one in the media blinks an eye.
Billions are spent to prop up the Unions, and contract laws are broken by the Executive Branch, and not a whimper…..
…… Trillions are spent in bills that no one is allowed to read, Czars are appointed without Congressional oversight left and right, Marxist/Socialist programs are advertised on major news media outlets as an infomercials, there is no accountability for where any of this money is going, Congress exempts themselves in laws that they will force on us, and Obama gets a pass.
Who could blame him………?
……………….Time to live the life while you still can.
Seven Percent Solution on June 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM
How about the new Pew poll? Sure Alluhpundit won’t be posting it as his man Romney just isn’t up to snuff with “Republicans”. Would have thought such with “Conservatives” but not Republicans.
Fav Unfav
Palin 73 17
Romney 57 18
Newt 55 22
That’s an ass kickin’!
jmell7 on June 25, 2009 at 5:27 PM
milwife88 on June 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM
There were many people who really liked Sanford. This state has always attempted to be fiscally conservative, and Sanford tried to keep spending under control. He had a lovely wife, four beautiful sons. What’s not to like?
As I said on another thread it was the silly manner in which he disappeared. It was irresponsible which shocked people. Had he simply said that he and Jenny agreed to a separation, he was taking time off and that all state matters were in capable hands that would have worked. Instead he trotted off creating an embarrassing situation and leaving people to feel that their trust was disregarded.
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I’m thinking that’s the wrong chick. She looks like a brunette Barbara Streisand.
PrincipledPilgrim on June 25, 2009 at 5:29 PM
That’s exactly the most damning thing about this…he went AWOL…It’s the complete dereliction of duty aspect that is most unforgivable.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 5:29 PM
If Cap & Trade passes, Sanford must take some of the blame imho.
Norwegian on June 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Actually, I think Sanford unwittingly did more damage to the Obamacare propaganda blitz than any other conservative did. Instead of the “town hall” being front and center on GMA this morning, Sanford was.
Obambi has to be furious. Crackpots have to be thinking that he planned the timing on this to ruin Obambi’s town hall.
PastorJon on June 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 5:27 PM
You are right. His wife knew about the affair. Why didn’t they separate and be done with it. This may not have happened. What I am saying about all of this is, yes he had an affiar, that makes him untrustworthy to his wife and a sinner in the eyes of God. How exactally did his affair affect the people of SC? In a week they will have forgotten about it. Can the same be said about his wife and kids?
milwife88 on June 25, 2009 at 5:35 PM
……………….Time to live the life while you still can.
Seven Percent Solution on June 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Thats right, learn to can food, learn how to reload, and learn to make clover leafs, or thread the needle out to at least 100 yards.
fourdeucer on June 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
That’s what made us angry. As far as I know we never had any worries about Sanford’s stability and commitment.
That said, one of my real concerns is our current pres. If Sanford melted under pressure, I can only anticipate the day that Mr. Cool finally flips out. He’s nowhere near as competent as Sanford, and he looks a little shaky to me.
But….. what do I know? Adolescents running the country alarms me for some inexplicable reason.
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
The mistress looks like a low rent Valerie Bertinelli before Jenny Craig. Good grief, governor, if you’re going to throw it all away………….
Percy_Peabody on June 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM
People in power end up thinking they actually have “power”.
They don’t think of consequences like you and I think…they just do, and let their handlers work it out.
Eventually, many step over the line and their handlers can’t handle it.
Want a list?
Clinton
Pelosi
Foley
Spitzer
Kennedy
the first five that came to mind…ask me in 15 minutes and I will have a different list of 5…Jefferson, Jackson, Limbaugh, Nixon, Reno…I haven’t even started a list of the actors, or sports…
right2bright on June 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM
I agree…BTW, I’m one of ‘us’…live in Greenville.
Yeah, nothing about Obama makes me feel good. I just hold conservatives to a high standard…because they’re supposed to be of a higher caliber.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Actually, there is no parallel to how faithful a man is, and how he runs the government.
The only real issue is whether he can run a government while the press obsesses over his infidelity.
If left alone, he would probably be the same politician, maybe even more focused since he doesn’t have to “hide”.
How faithful was Benjamin Franklin? As an example of being a great leader and having an “interesting” personal life.
right2bright on June 25, 2009 at 5:43 PM
so what’s up with the 50% of the folks polled who don’t want him to step down?
gatorboy on June 25, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Actually, that’s 42% who don’t want him to step down.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 5:46 PM
milwife88 on June 25, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Jenny Sanford comes from money. She’s independently wealthy, smart, accomplished and seems to be well-grounded. My concern is for the kids. It’s really a shame. But I think Jenny will keep things together.
It’s difficult to excuse the manner in which Sanford handled this. There’s no getting around it. The boys must be absolutely miserable. That’s what I don’t understand – Sanford’s selfish, juvenile attitude.
/just really, really annoyed
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Let’s see if he used any taxpayer money before we give him a free pass…
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Good grief…..why do these guys do this crap?
I really don’t care if he keeps or quits his job….he’s done politically. I hope that slice of honey was worth the humiliation. What a nimrod.
David in ATL on June 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
OT Breaking, Michael Jackson has died, says TMZ…
Edouard on June 25, 2009 at 5:51 PM
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Well, Hello, neighbor!
Yes, we do hold people to higher standards. Although we understand that we often fail, at least we have standards – and we try! I have no problem criticizing Sanford. The shocker was that his recent behavior was seemingly such a departure from the norm.
Liberal Dems on the other hand have the moral standards of alley cats. Bill Clinton comes to mind, and in a different sense, BO. Actually, I think BO is more of a concern.
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM
And this is why I won’t run for office. Just my luck, as per my usual I’d become enamored with some bombshell and spend 1 too many nights with her and BAM! scandal. screw that.
ernesto on June 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM
If it were up to me I wouldn’t care about his love-life, his stand against socialism (he fought the stimulus ’till the bitter end) is all I care about.
ebrawer on June 25, 2009 at 5:54 PM
As much as I despise his personal actions he needs to walk it off and prove he can still be a conservative.
He’ll forever be a shame to his family, don’t make it worse by being less of a governor.
Speakup on June 25, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Whether he resigns or not, the uber-adolescent, moonstruck Sanford obviously needs to get his head together. He’s obviously an emotional mess.
Affairs are fueled by secrecy and adrenalin…makes you feel all tingly and googly, clears up blemishes, helps you lose weight without the diet!… day to day marriage can’t hold a candle to that kind of rush. Affairs are a WAY different animal than a marriage – it’s way more like an addiction to intrigue, secrecy, chaos, and drama. (Start the violins..”don’t cry for me Argentina..) Maybe that commandment about not committing adultery isn’t as stupid as some people think.
After all the personal destruction Sanford will leave in his wake, if he has half a conscience, I give his happiness in Argentina a pretty slim to none chance of happening. Besides, at least half of his appeal to Maria had to do with his Alpha status. She may not like him quite. so. much. when Mark, the once dashing, ambitious preidential hopeful, is out pounding the pavement in Buenos Aires trying to sell trinkets on the street corner.
He’d be better off to just cowboy the heck up right where he is and take care of his family. Real adults do this all the time.
marybel on June 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Yeah, a few SC folks here…
That’s how I feel too…I really did admire and respect the man…loved his stand on Porkulus…which made all aspects of this so hard to take and such a huge disappointment.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM
You do realize that this is only a problem if you are a Republican…since you are clearly a Democrat, no worries. As a Dem politician, you could date a goat and nobody would bat a lid.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM
What life? You think she’ll still want him after this? The man’s life is pretty much ruined, from top to bottom.
spmat on June 25, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Wise words. You were a counselor, iirc? Somehow I doubt his Argentinian mistress wants him hanging around her apartment whining about his wife and children. That’s never part of the deal, is it?
Another thing…. SC is still a fairly conservative state, and no matter how stooooopid someone can be, people don’t approve of a man dumping his wife and children, at least not guys of Sanford’s stature.
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 6:10 PM
No, it’s only a problem if you’re in the way. Blue dogs that get in the way of the international socialism of Obama, Soros et al. would get the same treatment. And by “get in the way,” I don’t mean CYA no votes cast after inevitability has already been established.
spmat on June 25, 2009 at 6:11 PM
The mainstream media will beat this to death and keep Iran and North Korea out of the news . . . this will shield and protect their messiah from the critical world problems.
rplat on June 25, 2009 at 6:13 PM
I’d say both women are beautiful (and seem a little similar), but I think he married the more attractive woman.
Esthier on June 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Clearly a contrarian on HotAir, but im not so inclined as to actually run for office as a democrat. id rather run as a RINO pumping the conservative brakes rather than a moderate dem enabling a slew of policies i dont believe in.
tricky position this middle of the road business
ernesto on June 25, 2009 at 6:28 PM
That’s what I don’t understand. Why are they so desperate to push though immigration, cap-n-trade, and health care. If these all go as badly as predicted, then it will spell the end of the democratic party. I don’t know whose stupid here them or me, but somebody isn’t thinking straight.
DFCtomm on June 25, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Here are my feelings for what ever they are worth.
People who don’t mind gays in the military should be fine with adulterers in the Republican party during a time of major political war. If another Republican will replace him,, a conservative,, fine, he should resign. but if his seat were to go to the Marxist party,, he needs to stay. We’re in political war. We need every man we can get.
JellyToast on June 25, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Well, yes, there is no parallel as to how faithful a man is and how he plays baseball either. You are missing the point. If a man can’t be faithful in his own affairs, how can he be trusted in the affairs involving others?
A man cannot govern a nation if he cannot govern a city; he cannot govern a city if he cannot govern a family; he cannot govern a family unless he can govern himself; and he cannot govern himself unless his passions are subject to reason. -Hugo Grotius, 1553-1645
PrincipledPilgrim on June 25, 2009 at 6:38 PM
IMHO, Governor Sanford should resign immediately for one reason and one reason only……. Trust.
There is no way anyone could or should ever trust the guy again with anything.
Eight years he knew her, over a year he’s been “hittin’ it” and hidin’ it from his family and the people who put him into public office.
I’ll say the same thing about anyone else in office….. you violate the trust people put in you, then you have zero possibility to stay in place.
Governor Sanford: With no respect Sir, GET OUT of the NC Governor’s seat.
Kenny Solomon
Thankfully I’m not one of your constituents.
E T Cartman on June 25, 2009 at 6:39 PM
SC will stay red…the Lt. Gov is a Republican…I think Sanford does more long term damage by staying.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Another thought. Perhaps if the GOP will put their money where their mouth is, they would gain new respect. They go on record condemning others (as Sanford and Newt did) while they can’t maintain their own standard. No wonder everyone thinks the GOP is hypocritical.
Democrats can get away with this stuff because they have no standards and have never claimed to have them. That’s fine. Let them do what they do. But as for our side, let’s walk our talk. And when we fail, let there be appropriate consequences.
PrincipledPilgrim on June 25, 2009 at 6:43 PM
I agree. Either we stand on principle or we don’t. I do. I don’t claim to be without transgression myself but I fully expect to walk through the consequences of our own behavior. It’s called personal responsibility. And since GOP is the party of personal responsibility, they are held to a higher standard. Sanford must go.
PrincipledPilgrim on June 25, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Well put principledpilgrim. You can never be called a hypocrite if you have no standards to live by.
Me, I’ll keep my standards.
Mojave Mark on June 25, 2009 at 6:46 PM
I couldn’t pick up the link, but something called “The State” claims an admission by Sanford that taxpayers picked up an $8000 tab for a June ‘08 trip to Argentina, and he has promised to repay after being confronted. If true, that should cook his goose good.
a capella on June 25, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Michael Jackson passed away. Sanford who?
Sapwolf on June 25, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Will he pay it back with Jenny’s money?
What a putz
clnurnberg on June 25, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Lucky, lucky Sanford… He won’t be getting near the planned coverage he was going to get this week with MJ hospitalized/dying/dead(?)…
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Well Jackson’s death just took Sanford out of the news. That is a lucky break for him.
bopbottle on June 25, 2009 at 6:59 PM
I agree. The only time I wouldn’t is if, by resigning, his seat would go to a bigger scumbag.
Lincoln said that our constitution is not a suicide pact. We cannot allow our virtue to become one as well.
If a good Republican can replace him,, he needs to go. If not,, if a Marxist Dem were to take over in his place,,, then conservatives would do well,, as even Christians would,, to keep him until someone better can take his place.
JellyToast on June 25, 2009 at 6:59 PM
I totally agree. Your spouse is supposed to be the one person you love and trust most in the world. If you betray the trust of the one person who really matters, how in the world are your constituents supposed to be able to trust that you won’t betray them someday/or haven’t already?
macblanegirl on June 25, 2009 at 7:07 PM
It just boggles the mind, to be so insane….
patrick neid on June 25, 2009 at 7:20 PM
For anybody who still thinks he shouldn’t step down (he’s trying to weather it out, it seems), read this:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D992091O3&show_article=1&catnum=0
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Who cares about health care, celebrity deaths, Iran, NoKo, or politican scandals. We are all doomed.
Mr. Joe on June 25, 2009 at 7:39 PM
How did this woman become a “dear friend” when she was a sales rep for agra-business?
Blake on June 25, 2009 at 7:40 PM
i’m not a advocate of adultery but, cut the guy a little slack…he came clean didn’t he? he was not under oath saying i did not have sex with that women….he made a mistake, let him work it out with his family instead of trying to crucify him….your world did not come to a end because of this. did it?
SHARPTOOTH on June 25, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Governor, please resign immediately and go through counseling with your wife and children; that is much more important in the big scheme of things…
Khun Joe on June 25, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Wondering what’s ahead for him. He probably will not resign since so little of his term is left. But it is the end of his political career–for now! I’d like to feel sorry for him, but I can’t. He messed up badly, with full knowledge of what he was risking. It’s called making choices and he made bad ones.
jeanie on June 25, 2009 at 7:54 PM
From all reports, the Lt. Gov. is probably not somebody you want taking over.
Still think there’s a good chance Sanford will walk away, but I’m not sure SC will be better off.
cs89 on June 25, 2009 at 7:54 PM
The true victims in this, are the Sanford children. The pain they’re going thru right now, has to be tough. Especially now, that the msm’s seem to be salivating on this story, while ignoring bigger, more important issues.
Granted, what Sanford did, is wrong, but now, it’s between him, his wife, and children. My prayers go out to them, and I hope that in the end, they’re all happy. This is a hard situation for all of them, so now, all I can do, is give them my prayers, and thoughts.
capejasmine on June 25, 2009 at 7:56 PM
SHARPTOOTH on June 25, 2009 at 7:49 PM
No. Our world didn’t come to an end, but I think some of the anxiety that’s being reflected is due to the concerns about the Republican choices in 2012. It’s exacerbated by watching what’s going on with Barry and Dem control of the government.
Everything is moving ahead at full blast and out of control. We’ve got drunks driving a speeding vehicle with little signs of anyone attempting to put on the brakes.
What happened with Sanford isn’t the end of the world, for sure. However, the reaction to his disgrace and his elimination as a potential candidate reflects the fear of many Americans. Who will we find to run effectively and, in time, be capable of overturning BO’s disastrous policies? It will take strong leadership and many years.
I’m looking for a young Dick Cheney, someone tough as nails and a true American. I want someone who can tell Pelosi and her crowd to, “Phuck off.” And I really want someone from a ‘flyover’ state. You know, where real Americans reside. No blue state bull$hit. No way.
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Yes, they sure are.
This morning some more ‘private’ emails were printed in The State. They were written shortly after the guv’s first sexual encounter with his mistress, apparently. They’re discussing the impossibility of the situation, and he referred only to his duties as governor and to her responsibilities to her children. Not a peep about his marriage or his children. I’d felt somewhat sympathetic toward him until I read that. There were obviously serious problems in his marriage for some time, but I can never feel any sympathy for people who can just forget the fact that they have children.
ProfessorMiao on June 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Well there’s a Republican in trouble so the State Controlled Media is really going to cover this to death.
Anyways – yes – Mark Sanford should go. The affair is one thing – going AWOL is quite another.
HondaV65 on June 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Uh, yes and no…seems he used taxpayer money to pay for some of his visits to his ‘dear friend’ in Argentina. Say’s he’s gonna pay it back…but..sorry…going from worse to worser.
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Well, MJ and FF just took some of the heat off. And it’s just about the weekend too. Sanford’s almost in the clear and into the realm of ‘old news.’
Vatican Watcher on June 25, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Sanford and his wife were both from families that are quit wealthy. I am a South Carolinian. I don’t think that he should resign.
SC.Charlie on June 25, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at:08 PM
i understand what your saying and i agree, but this does not necessarily change things, 2112 is a long ways away. lets let sanford figure out where he’s at and what he want’s to do.
SHARPTOOTH on June 25, 2009 at 8:28 PM
He doesn’t need to resign. Politicians of both parties have done far worse and kept their office to face the voters again.
He should resign, though, out of sheer embarrassment, that he wasn’t able to conduct an intercontinental love affair without keeping it quiet, and that he conducts such an embarrassing press conference.
Not really executive material.
Plus this business about him digging holes on his property and the dead child. That would have come out in 2012.
He should move to Argentina. I’m sure his wife would pay for the ticket.
curved space on June 25, 2009 at 8:28 PM
AUINSC on June 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
i won’t try to defend the money thing, can’t….
SHARPTOOTH on June 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Wow, that’s really witty. Let’s see – Laura Bush killed someone and her drunken cheerleading husband ran 2 companies into bankruptcy. Yep, Mission Accomplished time!
simplesimon on June 25, 2009 at 8:39 PM
SHARPTOOTH on June 25, 2009 at 8:28 PM
I’m not concerned about Sanford paying the bill for his trip. He’s not a crook. He has other debts to pay. He’s basically been a good guy, but in all honesty, as I said last night, I never thought he wanted to be POTUS. Compared to BO he looks good, but I think we can do much, much better.
I really don’t think he wants the job. It’s time to move on. There’s talent in the Republican/Conservative ranks.
Cody1991 on June 25, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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