With new revelations, calls for resignation grow louder
By Tony Bartelme , Yvonne Wenger
The Mark Sanford Story, South Carolina's increasingly infamous soap opera, had even more twists and turns Tuesday, with the state's top prosecutor calling for a State Law Enforcement Division investigation of the governor's travels.
It was a mind-bending day of confessions and subsequent political jockeying by gubernatorial hopefuls. It began with a bombshell lobbed by the governor himself.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Sanford said he took more trips to see his mistress than he had said during his emotional public confession last week, and that he had "physical contact" with other women but didn't cross the sex line with them.
These admissions, in turn, prompted Attorney General Henry McMaster to ask SLED to review Sanford's travel records to determine whether any laws had been broken.
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At day's end, SLED's director hinted that a preliminary examination of the government's records had uncovered no criminal wrongdoing. By then, new political brushfires were burning across the state.
The South Carolina Democratic Party released a video called "No Laughing Matter," highlighting how the Sanford saga had turned the Palmetto State into a national punchline. Republican Party stalwarts were organizing anti-Sanford protests later this week at the Statehouse.
Even some of Sanford's staunchest allies said they felt betrayed by a man who had long touted the importance of virtue and principles, and some were circulating a letter calling for his resignation.
Until the explosive AP interview, McMaster, one of many candidates running for governor, had resisted calls for a criminal investigation into whether Sanford misused public money or broke other laws during his trysts with his Argentine mistress, Maria Belen Chapur.
But as news of Sanford's latest revelations spread Tuesday, McMaster shifted course:
"In light of the governor's disclosure of additional travel today," McMaster said in a statement, "I have requested that SLED conduct a preliminary review of all Governor Sanford's travel records to determine if any laws have been broken or any state funds misused."
The governor's office responded immediately with its own statement: "We're pleased that SLED will look into this matter. There's been a lot of speculation and innuendo on whether or not public moneys were used to advance my admitted unfaithfulness.
"To be very clear: no public money was ever used in connection with this. We believe the best way to put those questions to rest once and for all is for SLED to ask these questions, and we plan on cooperating fully."
Later, Sanford wrote a check for $2,969.58 to cover money spent on the Argentine leg of an economic development trip he took last year that included a liaison with his mistress. "He is very much committed to remaining on as governor," said Joel Sawyer, the governor's press secretary.
But the drumbeats calling for Sanford's head grew louder, particularly from those who want his job in 2010.
One of the biggest defections from the Sanford camp was Republican Larry Grooms of Bonneau, also a gubernatorial candidate. Grooms said he told the governor last week that he had lost the "moral integrity to lead this state. ... If the GOP is not the party of personal responsibility, then what are we?"
Grooms joined other longtime Sanford backers, Sen. Kevin Bryant, R-Anderson, and Sen. Larry Martin, R-Pickens, in calling for Sanford's resignation. Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler of Gaffney also said Sanford should step down.
Sensing an opening, Democrats issued their own resignation demands. Sen. Vincent Sheheen of Camden, who is running for governor, issued a statement saying "his failure in his public office and the repercussions affect us all."
Others were more forgiving. Powerful state Sen. Glenn McConnell, R-Charleston, said, "Whether he's had a girlfriend or had other relationships in his private life, that's his business. I don't think the Legislature should try to be a moral police force."
If Sanford does quit, Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, yet another gubernatorial candidate, would get his job.
Speaking from his office in the Statehouse, Bauer said Tuesday he didn't want to become governor through another's misfortune, but that he's "concerned about how our state looks, not only in our (country) but around the world. This story's not going away."
He said he didn't believe it was his place to say whether Sanford should resign.
"The problem with the situation we have now is, there are so many people wanting to run for governor that are concerned more about their political future than moving forward," Bauer said, adding that bloggers for other candidates were fanning the Sanford-should-resign flames.
State Sen. Jake Knotts, a Republican from West Columbia who first raised questions about Sanford's whereabouts, said he wants a grand jury to determine whether Sanford's actions constitute "misconduct in public office."
Knotts noted that McMaster last year prosecuted Lenneau Berry, the former mayor of Latta, on such a charge. Berry pleaded guilty last year to misusing town funds. A judge sentenced him to probation and ordered him to pay $2,757.51 in restitution. Sanford ordered Berry be stripped of his mayoral powers.
"I want to exhaust all remedies to find out what happened," Knotts said after a television appearance in Charleston, adding that he wasn't running for governor.
With the sun beginning to set on this unusual day, SLED Director Reggie Lloyd held a conference call with reporters.
He said his agency's look into the issue didn't technically qualify as a criminal investigation, and that Sanford had fully cooperated when agents requested public and private documents.
Lloyd said he met Monday with officials with the State Ethics Commission and the attorney general's office over the governor's economic development mission last June to South America, and that he had formed a personal opinion about whether the governor had broken any laws.
He declined to say what that opinion was, but later added that SLED didn't yet have the kind of information that would trigger a criminal investigation.
Noting that Sanford appointed him, Lloyd said he didn't think it was a conflict of interest for SLED to review the governor's records, and that he wouldn't let SLED be politicized. "As long as I'm here, I'll guarantee that I'll quit before I let that happen."
Robert Behre and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Reach Tony Bartelme at 937-5554 or tbartelme@postandcourier.com. Reach Yvonne Wenger at ywenger@postandcourier.com.
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AMAZING (anonymous) says...
"Sanford told The Associated Press on Tuesday he paid for some of the trips with cash to avoid leaving a paper trail."
The LUV-GUV Lovenator, have cash, will travel.
BTW, his frequent flyer miles account seems to work pretty well. The investigators should be checking his Delta SkyMiles account going all the way back to 1995. I suspect what they'll find is a whole new definition for the word "frequent"
Frequent here, frequent there, dang there's freakin' frequent everywhere.
July 1, 2009 at 4:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
studley (anonymous) says...
Powerful state Sen. Glenn McConnell, R-Charleston, said, "Whether he's had a girlfriend or had other relationships in his private life, that's his business. I don't think the Legislature should try to be a moral police force."
Really? The state legislature is controlled by republicans who present themselves as moral superiors. Yet, when one of their own gets caught they back peddle - quickly.
I propose an amendment to the SC Constitution: No more Bible thumpers in political office.
July 1, 2009 at 5:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Paulie (anonymous) says...
He needs to resign and stop embarassing himself and our state any further.
July 1, 2009 at 5:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
GAL2000 (anonymous) says...
Just a bump in the grind here, but if I recall, Mary Brown (Clerk of Court) in Berkeley County spent the "Counties" money on her "County ISSUED Credit Card" (camera and some other items if I'm not mistaken), and then Supervisor Jim Rosier found out and brought it to the attention of authorities. She eventually admitted what she did, but gave a lame excuse as to why she did it...long story to draw out in this post, but my point that I'm trying to mention is; she is still in office, and after this was investigated...the rest of the story. {She is still the Clerk of Court in Berkeley County}.
But, if the average county or state worker gets caught doing something illegal, they are terminated or must pay restitution...etc.
Once tempted, always the chance of more temptation, and then more, until you either get caught, resign, or retire.
July 1, 2009 at 6:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nimuetre (anonymous) says...
Keep digging. Further investigation will show he is still withholding important information. He only tells the truth when he is forced to.
July 1, 2009 at 6:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MP (anonymous) says...
OK, those of you who want Sanford's resignation remember just two words. Andre Bauer.
July 1, 2009 at 6:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JAS (anonymous) says...
Those of you who are whining about the possibility of Andre Bauer remember just 3 words. Straight ticket voters.
July 1, 2009 at 6:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JourneyOn (anonymous) says...
Somebody deal with the AWOL issue!
We've had to deal with lies, affairs, misuse of public funds with dozens of other officials. This is the first one I've heard of going AWOL from the country!
July 1, 2009 at 6:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
moonpie (anonymous) says...
I don't care who the Lt Gov is and would be Gov he Marky Mark resigns. Mark should go. You have lost the trust of the people. And Mrs Jenny, I would get a HIV test!
Sounds like his "blowing off" trips could be more than he is blowing out.
July 1, 2009 at 6:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
theronce (anonymous) says...
Sanford should resign. It's a lot like Clinton...if you don't ask the right question the right way, then you don't get the right answer. I just can't tolerate a liar. I wonder what kind of sex he had with other women that he doesn't classify as sex...ala Clinton. You just can't trust a liar, and he needs to resign. He cannot lead.
July 1, 2009 at 7:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lillycollette (anonymous) says...
Sanford is not going to distract anyone from the crime of-fraud-involved in his affair by spinning it into a melodramatic dime-store romance.
I believe Sanford previously admitted to using Chapur as a sounding board in his duties as governor of South Carolina. This could raise serious questions about all of his official decisions during his dalliance with the Oiran / Geisha, Ms Chapur.
To: McCon.
[...] the moral police???
Sir the people of this state do not accept being governed by the personal opinions of entertainer-prostitutes.
July 1, 2009 at 7:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stevea (anonymous) says...
THIS MAN IS A LIAR, HE CANNOT BE TRUSTED
TO TELL THE TRUTH. WHO CARES WHO HE IS
SLEEPING WITH? HE IS STILL A LIAR....
RESIGN NOW, SAVE US THE CRAP, AND THE
EMBARASSMENT OF MRS.
July 1, 2009 at 7:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tcm3412 (anonymous) says...
I bet you my brand new house that, Sen. Glenn McConnell, R-Charleston, has a mistress.
July 1, 2009 at 7:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
theronce (anonymous) says...
I think McConnell has always been a bachelor.
July 1, 2009 at 7:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
"private life, that's his business. I don't think the Legislature should try to be a moral police force."
Hmmmm, ya think they should use this same logic with things like abortion, marijuana use, same-sex marriage....just to name a few? Pick and choose, pick and choose.
July 1, 2009 at 8:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mikev (anonymous) says...
He needs to resign ,
he needs to pay us back for the other trips and girlfreinds .
This guy needs help , but not at our expense .
I am unemployed and would be gratefull just to have a job, and this guy walks away from one..go ahead leave
July 1, 2009 at 8:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charleston1960 (anonymous) says...
AWOL?
Give me a break, he told the staff he was using vacation time.
July 1, 2009 at 8:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
crabby (anonymous) says...
Can Mark spell H-y-p-o-c-r-i-t-e?
I dont think so....
July 1, 2009 at 8:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ashleyatwork (anonymous) says...
Next... Edwards and Sanford doing a "Governers GO Wild"
sex tape?
July 1, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BuzzCT (anonymous) says...
For a generation, we Northern Democrats have heard nothing but how much more 'moral' the Southern Republicans are. Governors Spitzer (NY) and McGreevey (NJ) were forced to resign almost immediately after committing indiscretions in while office. I think it's absolute time Gov. Sanford steps down after deceiving the people who elected him. He should join the long line of 'holier-than-thous' who have disgraced their families and their constituents.
July 1, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lloyd007 (anonymous) says...
WHAT'S NEXT..THE BOOK DEAL ???
July 1, 2009 at 8:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JAS (anonymous) says...
"Posted by thereemer on July 1, 2009 at 8:41 a.m.
"Let he who is without stones, cast the first sin! Or some b.s. like that."
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LOL - i'm so sick of hearing this statement. Maybe if Sanford the moral bible thumping bellweather had read it, he would not have called for Clinton and Livingston's resignations on the grounds of "marital misconduct"
the only thing worse than a liar is a hypocrite.
July 1, 2009 at 8:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
"I propose an amendment to the SC Constitution: No more Bible thumpers in political office."
I concur, studley. If they want to thump the good book so darn much, let 'em go teach at Bob Jones and hang out with all of the other weirdos.
July 1, 2009 at 9:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Commonman (anonymous) says...
In recent memory, the Low Country has never been in such a powerful position in Columbia. Senator McConnell is Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and President Pro Tempore. Rep. Bobby Harrell is Speaker of the House. These two positions control the General Assembly. The Governor is from Sullivan's Island, but obviously his clout is nowhere near these two gentlemen. If the Governor resigns, Andre becomes Governor. Then, Senator McConnell, as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, should take over as Lt. Governor. Senator McConnell has no interest in leaving the Senate and you can't blame him for not wanting to take a step down. He is good for the Senate and the Senate is good for him. If he does leave, then the Low Country loses the Senate leadership. The Senate will need to work out a solution to keep McConnell as their President Pro Tempore. Look for McConnell to resign as President Pro Tempore and the Senate to be called into session to elect a new President Pro Tempore that would then become Lt. Governor creating another vacancy in the office of Senate President Pro Tempore. Then the Senate could re-elect McConnell to his office of President Pro Tempore. Bauer agrees to serve out the remainder of Sanford's term, the Republicans get an incumbent Lt. Governor to run in 2010, and except for Bauer, everything is back to the status quo. Stranger things have happened.
July 1, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Winker (anonymous) says...
According to state law Sen. Glenn McConnell will get a demotion if the Sanford resigns. Do you really think he will do that?
July 1, 2009 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
UrGatorbait (anonymous) says...
This state is an embarrassment, the guvna is just cementing its legacy as a joke.
July 1, 2009 at 10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mb300sl (anonymous) says...
Maybe some of the holier-than-thou legislators and other officials who are calling for Sanford's resignation need to be followed around and be reported on by the media...It might surprise us to find out just who is doing who!
July 1, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
joldham (anonymous) says...
This is getting to be an old soap opera now... If the Governor broke any laws then he must resign. If he did not break any laws then lets quit beating this dead horse and move on. Jake Knotts really, really, needs to stay off the TV becuase he is getting really close to sounding like Robert Ford...This guy has the biggest chip on his shoulder and it is so obvious when he speaks..
July 1, 2009 at 10:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
justsayin (anonymous) says...
Thereemer, get over yourself, gatorbait is right, there are many people in this state that are tired of the goverment guilting people into voting for them by using the "jesus/bible card, family values BS" in politics. I love SC but it IS an embarrasement to rest of the country. People think SC and think Bible Thumping Idiot Redneck Republic Hipocrites, Mark Sanford is EXHIBIT A.
P.S. you can be "family oriented and love this country" without being religous, and vice versa, I think Sanford proved that as well.
July 1, 2009 at 10:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
agreed, just. I love my country, and the lowcountry. I grew up here, and have lived in other parts of the country, and will probably never leave again. That being said, we have so many religious hypocrites in this state that it's ridiculous. The bible does serve a good purpose in my house, however- one of my coffee table legs is shorter than the others.
July 1, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eatmorecollards (anonymous) says...
Excellent! thereemer
July 1, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I will take my chances- you go ahead and waste your time on sunday. Thanks for the sermon, however.
July 1, 2009 at 11:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mb300sl (anonymous) says...
Harold is back!
July 1, 2009 at 11:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
justsayin (anonymous) says...
you CAN NOT possibly suggest that because Farrah Fawcett asked God to "protect all the kids in the world" Michael Jackson died? I am hysterically laughing. I hope you are joking... if you are not I ask, What about ALL the other child molesters? Why didnt the moment Farrah Fawcett said "Amen" All the thousands of molesters in the world have heart attacks? Maybe God only kills famous molesters.
July 1, 2009 at 11:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
justsayin, that's because most christians are "cafeteria christians", in that they cut and paste the parts of the "good book" that suits them and fits their needs.
Yeah, there are a few good christians, but there are way too many hypocrites out there that espouse "family values" and do not practice what they preach.
July 1, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mb300sl (anonymous) says...
joldham: Maybe we can have a bipartisan ticket of Robert Ford for Governor and Jake Knotts for Lt. Governor next election...what a pair!
July 1, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
but with Ford, you at least know what you're getting: an uneducated, boorish, womanizing, hanicapped parking space abusing used-car salesman that needs Hooked on Phonics.
July 1, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
He who is an idiot is okay until he opens his mouth!!!!!
July 1, 2009 at 12:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
whalernut (anonymous) says...
You Mr Sanford are not capable of running our state.
Your lies and deception are more then grounds for your resignation. IMPEACH !!!!
This guy has failed our wonderful state.
July 1, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wjhamilton3 (anonymous) says...
"We are proud, religious, family oriented people who love our country."
I'm a native South Carolinian, a life long resident and a graduate of USC and I don't think so.
PROUD- We are embarrassed by the racist, oversexed corrupt government we elect to rule us. If we're still proud, we're delusional like our Governor. I'm losing track of how regularly our leaders embarrass us. Remember getting on CNN when a Republican party official said Michelle Obama was the child of a Gorilla from Riverbanks Zoo? That and the Governor weren't even everything for June.
RELIGIOUS- We use religion constantly, out of context, inaccurately and selectively. It's an arrogant tool and, used in this way, a sin.
FAMILY ORIENTED- We have a Governor in love with his soul mate and some of the highest rates of Divorce, illegitimacy and domestic violence in the United States.
LOVE OUR COUNTRY- Several of our elected representatives have indicated that they believe secession from the United States of America or the illegal and even violent resistance to it's legal authority within our borders is appropriate.
"We are proud, religious, family oriented people who love our country." Not hardly, not even close.
July 1, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BuzzCT (anonymous) says...
Thank you, whalernut, for the most sensible comment posted here today. The governor HAS failed your wonderful state, and should be made to give up his position, just like the Northern governors had to.
For the record: I LOVE the state of South Carolina, - especially the low country - and would consider settling there in my retirement. But the bigotry of so many people scares me. I mean, "The War of Northern Aggression?" Isn't it time to make peace after 150 years??!!
July 1, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
penbird56 (anonymous) says...
Please know Mrs. Sanford that the vast majority in this state hold you in the highest regard. We feel your pain and pray that you and your children and other family members go forward with grace and dignity. This too shall pass.
Please resign your position, Governor, or your constituents will push for impeachment.
July 1, 2009 at 1:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
furmangirl1998 (anonymous) says...
Mark, Mark, Mark: Get the hell out of Dodge before they run you out.
I am still wondering about those meetings at the Legare Waring house that the press has not picked up on...someone is not doing their journalistic homework...this is not a joke, either...where is Bill Sharpe when you need him???
July 1, 2009 at 2:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
fg- what are you referring to in regard to the Legare Waring house? I have not heard anything about that. Enquiring minds want to know!
July 1, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
et29412 (anonymous) says...
It just came to my attention that our Governor has a security clearance, after all, isn't he the one who calls out the Guard? If I recall correctly, those who have very high security clearances must report their situation anytime they develop a close relationship with a foreign national. Can someone correct me on this? Was this done by our Governor?
July 1, 2009 at 3:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
chaston71 (anonymous) says...
If the trip to Brazil was modified to include Argentina at the Governors request, then the gov owes us the cost of sending the entire delegation. This is a gross waste of taxpayer money just to provide cover for the govs adultery. The gov owes us for transportation, lodging, food, and wages for the entire delegation. $3,000 is an insult!
July 1, 2009 at 3:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
furmangirl1998 (anonymous) says...
Legare Waring House
Legare Waring House
Legare Waring House
Legare Waring House
Come on, somebody do their job in journalism. Keep digging...
July 1, 2009 at 3:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
furmangirl1998 (anonymous) says...
It is getting hot...
July 1, 2009 at 3:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
YankeeGayman (anonymous) says...
My name says it all, and I can only add: HAHAHAHAHA to all of those bible-thumpers. People, wake up and smell the coffee: the more moralistic someone sounds, the more they have to hide. And with examples like this, allowing two men or women who love each other to get married will ruin the institution?
July 1, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
UrGatorbait (anonymous) says...
Posted by thereemer on July 1, 2009 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
gatorbait:
The state is not an "embarressment" right now our governor is. neither are we a joke. have you forgotten The war of Northern Aggression? We are proud, religious, family oriented people who love our country. From your post sixth grade had to be a real challenge.
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You should learn how to spell "embarrassment" before chiding another about their education. From the looks of your post it appears your ABCs are still giving you fits.
Pride is a sin that comes before the fall, religion is an opiate that allows some folks to wallow in self-righteousness, family oriented? Glad to hear it. I love my country too but I don't have to like some things about it. So why you chose to toss that little gem in there as some sort of argument or justification for liking or disliking a state is beyond me. The all or nothing crap is for those that have trouble thinking and nothing left to put on the table.
July 1, 2009 at 4:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
UrGatorbait (anonymous) says...
wjhamilton,
I agree with your assessment.
July 1, 2009 at 4:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
another great quote...
"I finally accepted Jesus -- not as my personal savior, but as a man I intend to borrow money from."
George Carlin
July 1, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mon_Kie (anonymous) says...
Sanford, you are a late night TV comic's joke.
Go away, please.
July 1, 2009 at 7 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tides (anonymous) says...
SLED needs to be investigated themselves .... and so does the State AG's office. You can bet they violate the law often. Thing is, it's a self policing system. And their own violations are ignored and/or swept under the rug.
McAsster is just playing off this story for his own political gain. Everybody sees that.
July 1, 2009 at 7:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tides (anonymous) says...
How many easy women does Senator Robert Ford sleep with?
July 1, 2009 at 7:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
G_DOG (anonymous) says...
If the "holier than thou" politicians that supposedly run our state spent a little time outside the patrician districts of Charleston and Columbia, not to mention Buenos Aires and New York, they might begin to have some perspective. For the most part, South Carolina is a vast backwater where opportunity does not exist, and where any vision of the 21st Century's global competitive landscape is absent. These problems aren't solved on Dept of Commerce boondoggles to the far flung reaches of the globe, or at the back bar at the Carolina Yacht Club, or the Capital City Club. We need to attract investment, capitalize on our port, educate our people, build infrastructure, promote the natural beauty of our state and muster the political will to bring business to SC. Sanford was a politically neutered lame duck before he got caught as the definitive hypocrite. The General Assembly accomplished next to nothing in the 2009 session largely due to the games Sanford played with the Stimulus Package, all in the name of his absurd political aspirations. This is silly and South Carolina is becoming the laughing stock of the country.
Mr. Bauer, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Harrell: Get it in gear and move forward, or get out.
July 1, 2009 at 10:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
signseeker17 (anonymous) says...
Does anyone know of a petition drive or other planned activity calling on S to resign?
July 1, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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