Mark Sanford “studying” run for Scott’s House seat
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is being approached by local conservatives to run for Republican Rep. Tim Scott’s soon-to-be-vacant House seat — and is considering it — according to two sources in the state. Sanford previously occupied the same Charleston-based seat in the 1990s.
The Republican ex-governor is “studying” a run for the 1st District and making a political comeback, according to one well-placed South Carolina source. …
Sanford has about $124,000 in his old federal account. He left the governor’s mansion at the beginning of 2011 after his last two years in office were marred by his admission of an extramarital affair. Sanford’s ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, is also among the names of potential 1st District candidates being bandied about in light of Scott’s appointment.
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Can you imagine Mark Sanford v. Jenny Sanford?
Oh my!
They can put the debates on pay-per-view.
dforston on December 17, 2012 at 11:28 PM
Hey… Remember when Mark Sanford was going to be President?? However, go Jenny for Tim Scott’s seat.
Illinidiva on December 17, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Governor -> Congressman is a big step down, especially when the congressional seat isn’t at-large.
vegconservative on December 17, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Does she live in the district? I’d like her to get
Flapjackmaka on December 17, 2012 at 11:50 PM
Only thing he should be studying is my foot up his ass!
Jim-Rose on December 18, 2012 at 12:10 AM
Is he studying in Buenos Aires with his soul mate?
Oil Can on December 18, 2012 at 12:17 AM
The Appalachian Trail.
ncborn on December 18, 2012 at 12:40 AM
“Studying” a run? I guess that’s better than “flirting” with one.
ncborn on December 18, 2012 at 12:41 AM
Go Jenny go!
joshleguern on December 18, 2012 at 1:00 AM
They’re engaged now, I’m going to take him at his word that she’s his soul mate, he really seemed to risk everything for her.
vegconservative on December 18, 2012 at 1:44 AM
The Newt Gingrich Wing.
Marcus on December 18, 2012 at 5:52 AM
This guy was one of the best governors in America and all of the so-called ‘conservatives’ want to trash this guy.
Thanks SoCons! You guys are doing a swell job these days!
Notorious GOP on December 18, 2012 at 7:35 AM
Not a SoCon here but I’d really like to know how it is their fault that this guy cheated on his wife and lied to everyone about it.
dernst2 on December 18, 2012 at 7:40 AM
No.
rbj on December 18, 2012 at 9:09 AM