Poll results

rdkint246 (anonymous) says...

Why should Gov. Sanford resign, is there really a good reason or is there some people looking for a witch hunt. No one knows for sure what goes on in the Sanford household. Don't be so quick to judge. Were you that quick to judge our former President Clinton or maybe Mr. Edwards. If anyone should have stepped down it should have been Clinton. Sweep before your own doorstep first. Maybe if you stand behind your Governor he'll stand up for you. Maybe he was right about the things he's been trying to do for this state lately.

June 24, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

GG (anonymous) says...

Lord knows we don't need Andre "Pretty Boy" Bauer as Governor either. Hard call here, but I would say his political star won't shine brightly in his future.

June 24, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Tides (anonymous) says...

Stupid for people to say he should resign.

June 25, 2009 at 5:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

lloyd007 (anonymous) says...

By all means YES...To think that someone could be so self-centered, egotistical and selfish to completely abandon an entire state to fulfill his own personal disires is beyond belief...This guy MUST go..

June 25, 2009 at 5:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

DougHuffman (anonymous) says...

In a country that accepts the likes of Barney Frank and Barry Soetero? Hah.

June 25, 2009 at 5:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

malthus (anonymous) says...

Did Sanford actually do anything to violate his office. Going on vacation and doing so privately is kind of expected. he's a jerk for doing this to his wife.

June 25, 2009 at 6:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kerwandstarks (anonymous) says...

Yes, for misuse of state vehicle and derilection of duty.

June 25, 2009 at 6:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

st (anonymous) says...

I thought up to now Sanford had been a good Governor but of course he should resign. If he can't keep his oath to his own wife, how can we possible trust him to run this state? Your actions speak for who and what you are, he has shown with his actions that he is not someone the people should respect or trust enough to be the leader of this state.

June 25, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

isha25 (anonymous) says...

It's not his personal actions that makes me feel that he should resign it's the regard he had for the state that he runs. How could he go away to another country at that and not leave anyone in charge. What would have happen if an emergency had arisen. When you are in charge you can't just up and leave and think there will be no consequences.

June 25, 2009 at 7:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

billtom (anonymous) says...

Hard call there. He left the country without transferring his office to someone else. For that he should resign. However, he only has a short time left, and his actions, although immoral, are not a judgement against his office. He has been a good govenor and will be hard to replace in that respect. But, for 7 days, he left his office in a state of unknown.

June 25, 2009 at 7:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

studley (anonymous) says...

An editorial in this morning's Charlotte Observer:

http://obsdailyviews.blogspot.com/200...

June 25, 2009 at 8:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kcc (anonymous) says...

I have always support Mark Sanford. This, obviously is a tough time. My only concern (other than for his family) is when someone is under so much "personal" stress-that this CAN affect your decision making and thought process. Anyone who has gone through a painful breakup can testify how the stress of a relationship gone bad, can affect every area of your life. SC needs someone who can think clearly. Perfect example of bad decision making and not thinking clearly is demonstrated by him leaving for several days and not telling anyone his whereabouts. This is not normal behavior for any Governor.

June 25, 2009 at 8:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Luna (anonymous) says...

SECTION 16-15-60. Adultery or fornication.

Any man or woman who shall be guilty of the crime of adultery or fornication shall be liable to indictment and, on conviction, shall be severally punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than one year or by both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.

SECTION 16-15-70. "Adultery" defined.

"Adultery" is the living together and carnal intercourse with each other or habitual carnal intercourse with each other without living together of a man and woman when either is lawfully married to some other person.

June 25, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

FuPal70 (anonymous) says...

Sanford voted "yes" on most of the Clinton articles of impreachment, so why shouldn't he hold himself to the same standards?

June 25, 2009 at 8:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

riverdog77 (anonymous) says...

He should resign because he is the 2nd worst governor in the country. Maybe he should move to alaska.

June 25, 2009 at 8:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ionoclast (anonymous) says...

Spitzer resigned for the same reasons. The question is will Sanford be a man like Spitzer, or a coward like Vitter, Craig and Clinton.

June 25, 2009 at 8:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...

Yes, he should resign. He has lost the trust of those he was supposed to serve.

In addition, being retired military, what he did ticks me off. Adultry is a violation of the UCMJ. Mr Sanford, as a member of the military: USAR, 2002-present, violated, Article 134 - A Punitive Article of the UCMJ.

"Though not specifically mentioned in this chapter, all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces, all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces, and crimes and offenses not capital, of which persons subject to this chapter may be guilty, shall be taken cognizance of by a general, special, or summary court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and shall be punished at the discretion of that court."

Elements.

(1) That the accused wrongfully had sexual intercourse with a certain person;

(2) That, at the time, the accused or the other person was married to someone else; and

(3) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.

Explanation.

(1) Nature of offense. Adultery is clearly unacceptable conduct, and it reflects adversely on the service record of the military member.

June 25, 2009 at 9:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

charlestonbill (anonymous) says...

I don't care what he does on his off time! I don't care where or when he goes off to clear his head. What I DO care about is who pays for it, and when he leaves, who is in charge. If we footed the bill for him to go and see "the other women", he needs to resign and spend some time in the un-employment lines with the folks who have lost their jobs because he did not do his. As for as transfer of power, may I remind you of Katrina. The federal government will not respond to a disaster unless asked for by the governer or his specified replacement. I live on an earthquake fault. If we had the big one,you could add another 24 to 48 hours response because this dirt bag was off having a great time and not answering his phone. Enough of the BS from him and his staff. Pack up your desk and GET OUT!

June 25, 2009 at 9:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

scbassgirl08 (anonymous) says...

Everyone of us has made a mistake in our life time.Him cheating on his wife,has no bearing on how he runs this state.He is not the first man to cheat,nor will he be the last.He should of never went public with this,it should of stayed a private family matter.It's sad when someone in office can't take a vacation for what ever reason, and have the whole world looking for them.Someone knew where he was.And nothing happened while he was away. So let this family deal with this on their own...

June 25, 2009 at 9:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

nimuetre (anonymous) says...

Isn't Sanford the same Bible-thumping media prima-donna who justified his votes to impeach Clinton, (when Sanford was in Congress),citing "Moral Legitimacy"? Why shouldn't he be held to the same standards he tried to impose on another? Why are his supporters downplaying his failure..."Stupid for people to say he should resign"..or..."witch hunt"... This is not a "Party" thing. It is a culture of corruption which we allow. If it's our guy, it's O.K..we can look the other way... If it's the other guy we gotta hang him(her). We need to demand better of our elected officials, all officials, regardless of party. Period. Sanford's resignation is the only logical next step. It is required. Now.

June 25, 2009 at 9:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

JoanneH (anonymous) says...

I'm not sure that Gov. Sanford staying in office should be justified by not wanting Bauer. After all, Bauer was elected to the position by virtue of being Sanford's running mate. Yes, Bauer has acted the clown on several occasions, but I don't believe he could do any more damage than the damage already done. If nothing else, he'll probably behave himself with the example of Sanford before him.

Gov. Sanford should cut his losses and go work on his family relationships. Truly more is hurt than just his marriage. He has hurt his own family, Jenny's family, and his friends and colleagues, but most of all he has hurt his sons. He doesn't have time to be governor right now.

June 25, 2009 at 9:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ionoclast (anonymous) says...

Most New Yorkers want Spitzer back over Patterson who stepped in upon Spitzer's resignation, and Spitzer certainly is able to run again for the same office in the future. But he did the right thing by stepping aside. He was elected, broke the public's trust, stepped aside, and is free to be elected again with these new issues a part of the public record. And If New Yorkers want him back, they will re-elect him. Thats the crucial difference in protecting the process of representing the people of New York, rather than protecting the people involved in the scandal. Will South Carolinians have the same brains and stones to do the right thing as New Yorkers did?

June 25, 2009 at 9:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

timjisland (anonymous) says...

I hope he doesn't resign. Governot Bauer? He couldn't carry Sanford's jock. Besides, the real power in the state belongs to the civil war re-enactor in the senate. He has his own skeletons,(in the closet).

June 25, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

wadyaknow (anonymous) says...

Hi ya'll! How's the "Civil Wah" coming along? Ya'll still winning? Those of us up north are enjoying this. We love the "leave the poor man alone" garbage. We love the John Edwards comparisons. Hey John Edwards is complete scum so let us do away with that since we agree. Now Sanford, and Newt (similar to Edwards on the wife with cancer front) and Foley, Vitter, Ensign, Craig...all ran on "family values" aka gay-bashing and loyalty to family. Sanford hurt gay people but ya'll don't care 'bout that. Visit Strom's grave for me and say "hey" to his daughter. Ya'll come back now ya hear!

June 25, 2009 at 11:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ginj (anonymous) says...

If you impeach the Governor, than impeach the Legislature as well. Haven't they been asleep at the wheel with the PEOPLE'S MONEY. Let me repeat that, "THE PEOPLE'S MONEY." The problems with the mistress are between him and his family and I'm sure he will pay for it. His wife has had plenty of time to think of the ways. You can't impeach him because of sex (Clinton mantra). As for the Legislature, they have run this state into the ground without the Governor's help. I can't think of one of his veto's that have been sustained.

June 25, 2009 at 11:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

glevans (anonymous) says...

So you were fooling around and you didn't think you would get caught? You are really stupid...you are a public official! I think it is time for you to resign and move out of the country!

June 25, 2009 at 11:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

layla424 (anonymous) says...

I believe the impulsivness and wrecklessness of his actions are reason for removal. I agree with the governors political stance but no longer have confidence in his ability to govern my state. A well and capable person does not leave their job for a week without notice and not expect repercussions. I would likely be fired should I pull a stunt like this as well should he. This is not an issue of his infedlity but an issue of job performance.

June 25, 2009 at 11:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

slr456 (anonymous) says...

Only if he used tax payer funds to play around. If he did, then impeach him.

The affair is between he and his wife. I think she is great, she threw him out two weeks ago. I just want to vomit when the wife stands by "his" side while he confesses to the affair on national TV. Good for her.

June 25, 2009 at 11:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

CHRISJIII (anonymous) says...

The only downside to Sanford resigning is that Bauer would take over. That's a very scary scenario!!!He'll no doubt serve out his remaining term, but he will be even more ineffective than he has been the past 7 years. Karma is something else, isn't it?

June 25, 2009 at 12:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

sewnfool (anonymous) says...

Gov. Sanford is as human as you or I. He can make mistakes. His personal life is none of your business.
He has been a fine man and a good leader for our state. Most of the senators have secret lives that would stun you.
But he does his job well representing us.
If you recall him, our leader will be that little weasel that cried to the press when he didn't know where here the gov. was. That would be a mistake for sure.

June 25, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

rjs2005 (anonymous) says...

He should resign for the very reason he stated as his goal for the remainder of his time in office. The state needs a governor whose total focus is on working on the issues that will help the state pull out of the economic funk that it is in.

Of course, that will never happen. One, Mark won't resign. I don't believe he believes it is necessary and does not plan to quit. Two, the state legislature has no interest in working with ANY governor that is not a mouthpiece for their agenda anyway. Until the people of South Carolina elect leaders who actually put the state ahead of their own selfish interests, it won't matter WHO the governor is, the state will continue to atrophy.

June 25, 2009 at 1:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MP (anonymous) says...

I bet the people who want him to resign are the same ones who did not want Bill Clinton to resign or be impeached. Hypocrits.

June 25, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

urvoucher (anonymous) says...

If his wife and family can not trust him why should South carolina trust him. His comment made to Bill Clinton about Bill's cheating moment with Monica and for the removal of Bill from office, Sanford should seek his own advice. We are all humans and make mistakes but the trust is gone and so should he.

June 25, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

signseeker17 (anonymous) says...

Hey P&C, you probably have a little egg on your face from yesterday's editorial headline "Governor Should Stay in Touch". No, he didn't "take a hike", but he should now.

Who's gonna start the "RESIGN NOW" protests, recall movement, etc. SIGN ME UP!

June 25, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ashleyatwork (anonymous) says...

Im confused on all the anti-Bauer comments. Did not all of you that voted for Sanford not vote for Bauer? Werent the votes cast in the same election? How could Sanford have won and the lt Gov election not been in line with The Gov victory. Didnt most vote straight ticket? Why all the hate to someone most of you voted for?

June 25, 2009 at 1:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

signseeker17 (anonymous) says...

Let's see...we have the 3rd highest unemployment and the 2nd worst SATs in the nation. And we have a sanctimonious gov with a George Hamilton tan who goes AWOL over Father's Day with 4 kids at home for a rendezvous in Argentina where he "bawled" for 5 days? And some of you want him to run for President, much less stay gov?! The man needs a shrink, and so do you. OUT, OUT, I say.

June 25, 2009 at 1:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

TRODI (anonymous) says...

Sanford should resign but not over this.he should resign after running businesses to our neighboring state of Georgia.he could have had some higher waged jobs for the citizens and expanded his tax base.i have seen in the neighborhood between 500-1500 jobs that could have been in our state.they are now in Georgia because of this buffoon and his administration.

June 25, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ForPnC (anonymous) says...

He should resign. Not because of the affair because almost all politicians have those. It's the way he's treated the office, the state, and the people.

If his wife doesn't divorce him then she's stupid.

June 25, 2009 at 3:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MANDO (anonymous) says...

Since my other comment was removed by P&C and violating my free speech, I'll just say I blame it all on global warming. I am sure the P&C hippies could make some correlation.

June 25, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

gmg74 (anonymous) says...

I do not care about Mark Sanford's personal life. EVERYONE has skeletons in there closet somewhere. However, I feel this is already and will continue to effect his judgement as Governor. Perhaps he should take a leave of absence for a while to figure out exactly what it is he is doing?
I do feel very bad for his family. This is very embarassing for them, and the kids are the ones who will suffer the most. How sad.....

June 25, 2009 at 3:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

terminus (anonymous) says...

If Mark Sanford violated state law then I think it would be in everykone's best interest for him to resign. The affair is a private matter for the Sanford family to deal with and should not be cited as grounds for his resignation.

June 25, 2009 at 3:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

reiseric (anonymous) says...

He most certainly should resign and not because of his personal issues, that shouldn't matter. What does matter is that he left his state without telling anyone where he was going and was unreachable. If it were any other job he would be FIRED! It's unbelievable the way politicians seem to think they can get away without fulfilling their obligations, as if they are untouchable.

June 25, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

TCinGC (anonymous) says...

Hmmm...how nice of the Post and Courier to spam my inbox with TWO emails with the links to Warren Peper's video. And how nice to only feature four people, all of whom think Sanford should resign. So much for fair and balanced journalism, huh? I've lost my respect for Peper, and will probably cancel my subscription to the Post & Courier.

As for Sanford, I don't condone his infidelity, but I do respect him for standing up to the Good Ol Boys in Columbia, and to Obama. He's always tried to do what's best for this state, and I admire his tenacity. I do NOT think he should resign, and still hope to see him run for President in 2012.

To all those who think he should resign because he didn't meet a personal Moral standard, think about this... Democrats do this sort of thing all the time. Their Party just shrugs, and they go along, business as usual. But the Republicans? They throw their own to the wolves. No one is without sin. Everyone makes mistakes. It's not our place to judge. Leave that God. If the Republicans don't learn to stand behind their most talented, even when they falter, there will be no Republicans left to challenge the Democrats!

Oh, and I don't vote a straight ticket, and wouldn't vote for Bauer for Dogcatcher. Anyone who thinks he's a standup guy, in politics to serve the people (as Sanford surely is), should really just Google him. It will be an eye opener.

June 25, 2009 at 7:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

D_Murphy (anonymous) says...

No....he should not resign. His personal life does not have anything to do with his political views and the fact that he is a 'stand tall' man for our state. I feel deeply for not only his family and specially the boys, but I feel for him. He has a high spiritual value and we all need to remember just what Jesus said to the woman who did the same thing.... read John 8:7. "Let those without sin cast the first stone." I don't think that anyone reading this is without sin. We all fall at times and the important thing is that we remember to confess our sins to God and ask forgiveness. Jesus also said to that woman " go and sin no more". Enough said !!!

June 25, 2009 at 9:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

TRODI (anonymous) says...

No....he should not resign. His personal life does not have anything to do with his political views and the fact that he is a 'stand tall' man for our state. I feel deeply for not only his family and specially the boys, but I feel for him. He has a high spiritual value and we all need to remember just what Jesus said to the woman who did the same thing.... read John 8:7. "Let those without sin cast the first stone." I don't think that anyone reading this is without sin. We all fall at times and the important thing is that we remember to confess our sins to God and ask forgiveness. Jesus also said to that woman " go and sin no more". Enough said !!!

The bible shouldnt have jack to do with it."separation of church and state"ring a bell.especially after the cover up of the catholic church of priest teaching that secret wrestling move.first there was the full nelson then the half nelson then the father nelson.

June 25, 2009 at 9:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

squirt16oz (anonymous) says...

Get me a rock...sinner or no, I'll throw it! He disregarded his oath of office, disregarded his responsibility all around (to his office, his voters, supporters and his family), he castigated Clinton (and others) for faulty morals, he took the high road, then paved a low road. He spent taxpayer money, which he says he'll pay back! But that's a red herring-if I rob a bank and they get the money back, am I to assume I'm not guilty of bank robbery, so I won't face charges or go to jail? No way-I'm guilty as charged!

The truth is, the governer has broken the law, he has broken the faith, he has broken his vows, he has slurred his oath, he has been derelict. End of story-resign, Bauer or no!!

June 25, 2009 at 10:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

brendalou (anonymous) says...

It's quite amusing that people are saying that Mark Sanford's private life should have nothing to do with his political office and yet those same people, including Mark Sanford, were asking for President Clinton's head on a stick when his "private life" appeared in the news!!! What hypocrites! Or is it that what's good for the Republicans is not good for the Democrats???
At least President Clinton didn't leave the country without a leader for 6 days like Mark Sanford left his state!!!!!!!!!

June 25, 2009 at 10:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

vuduchld (anonymous) says...

D Murphy, it is clearly evident that you're binging on either crack or meth. Sanford could give a hoot about the citizens of South Carolina, he has proven that time and time again, but mentally challenged individuals such as yourself continue to drink the Jim Jones Kool-Aid.

This "stand tall" leader of yours left the state without a clear chain of command to meet with some S&M mistress in another country and LIED ABOUT HIS WHEREABOUTS. He then proceeded to throw his wife and kids under a bus by having an affair with a floozy with at least one of the trysts being funded with YOUR MONEY. This same "stand tall" leader had no interest in taking stimulus money to help his state but found time to "clear" his head with a South American tramp.

It's empty headed morons like you that want to make me puke. You until the bitter end will defend a sub-human like this. Mark Sanford is a despicable creep in every sense of the word and for sick pilgrims like you to keep defending him makes you sicker than him.

If you gullible nitwits want to keep this clueless clown then maybe you should do the rest of us a big favor and secede from the rest of the nation. I'm willing to bet the nations average IQ will increase by leaps and bounds!

June 25, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

PHiers (anonymous) says...

Who would replace Gov Sanford if he did resign or was impeached, Lt Gov Andre Bauer????? Need to think about that before jumping on the "get rid of Sanford" bandwagon. One year from now we'll be in the middle of the 2010 gubernatorial primaries. One and a half years from now we will have elected a new governor anyway.
My prayers are with all of the Sanford family as they sort through this whole ordeal.

June 26, 2009 at 8:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

counterpoint (anonymous) says...

Unfortunately it's not a matter of who replaces is him.

June 26, 2009 at 9:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

bornin43 (anonymous) says...

No, he should not resign!

As far as an emergency occuring while Sanford was away from his office, the last I heard, there was television reception and telephones in Argentina. If a huricane had been approching SC or if an earth quake had occured in our area, Sanford would have heard about it and contacted his office by phone. Just because no one admitted to knowing where he was didn't mean he had abandoned his job.

And, since the State Supreme Court had just told all of us that his job had no authority and he was just a figurehead, what is all the fuss about any way?

When did admitting to an affair actually hurt a mans political asperations? It seems to be expected of the "Good Old Boys" when they are in a position of power. The only time it has hurt the men is when they continued to lie about it after people found out. Sanford didn't lie about it, no one suspected until he brought it out himself. And his wife was the first person he told.

June 26, 2009 at 9:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

mtrippe (anonymous) says...

How sad that people make excuses for someone who holds a public office of such importance. I would expect that he attempt to be a role model, and not a prospect for the Maury show. What is wrong with the moral fiber of this country. He is just another embarrasment.

June 26, 2009 at 9:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mommapup6826 (anonymous) says...

Those of you who have never sinned, be them the first to cast stones. Gov. Sanford is human! Humans make choices, sometimes good, sometimes bad. We are not to judge. That will be for someone much more powerful them us. I do not think this indiscression constitutes the news media's and Andre' Bauer's self fullfilling attention. NO, I do not feel that the Govenor should resign. He is a good man with good intentions for this state. Give him a break and leave him and his wife along to figure out what they need to do about all this. Humans are so needy for bad news that if you aren't careful, the news media will be the death of the human race.

June 26, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

rrh29445zip (anonymous) says...

Sanford abandoned his office when he left the country. This was a clear dereliction of his duty to the citizens of the State of South Carolina, and a violation of the oath of office he took when he was sworn in as Governor of this state. He used state funds to fund a visit to his mistress, and he lied and deceived his own staff. He absolutely should resign.

The next time he wants a vacation, he should schedule it just like everyone else.

As far as his adulterous behavior is concerned, that is an issue to be resolved between him and his wife. Jenny Sanford is obviously a woman of remarkable strength and grace. I wish them the best and hope that this does not tear their family apart.

June 26, 2009 at 9:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

katie (anonymous) says...

Governor Sanford needs to resign because he has admitted to using MY tax money to go see this hussy in Argentina.....as well as the fact that he broke the law, adultery is a crime...I prefer someone with better moral standards represent my state

June 26, 2009 at 10:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

carolinapanther (anonymous) says...

I was a huge Sanford supporter before all of this, but I have no respect for this man at all now. He needs to resign!

June 26, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Penance (anonymous) says...

No, Gov. Sanford should not resign. He has been a very hardworking governor,trying to keep spending under control. He has asked for forgiveness, we should grant it.

June 26, 2009 at 10:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

zoomru (anonymous) says...

He should resign ONLY if MAYOR Summey resigns for spending 10K on a freakin' DESK.....!?!?!?!?!

Mark should resign ONLY if 600K Santos resigns for "porking" Nashville Tenn. .....!!!!!!!!

Mark should resign only if Lonnie Carter resigns for the Coal Lobby schmoozing and camaign funding slush to WHO......!?!?!?!

Mark should resign ONLY if Harvey "bristol Cream" PEELER resigns for "LOVIN" Waste Management.....!?!?! Its "All in the FAMILY"....!!!

WE ARE FED UP.....!!!!!!!!

June 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Catbus (anonymous) says...

Calm down all you ousters who are "hungry like the wolf"......yes, Gov Sanford made a mistake....who among us hasn't? His is just more open to scrutiny. I watched his hurtful and heartfelt apology....there are some who would not have gone as far he did in telling the public of his unfaithfulness. I think this tells much about Mark Sanford....he truly feels the hurt and disappointment and we owe it to him to support him and give him the opportunity to complete his term...and then let him carry on in the journey of life that he may. We are all God's children....so let me ask the question...."What would God do?"

I, like many others, am shocked at this...but I feel he is a good person....and he is one of God's children too...he just made a mistake.....I will stand behind him.

June 26, 2009 at 11:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

JAS (anonymous) says...

I posted this on a different thread. this is more on topic.

Mark Sanford should resign because Mark Sanford thinks he should resign:
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"...As a member of the House of Representatives during the heyday of the Clinton-Lewinsky affair, he was often a harsh critic of the president for his marital misconduct."

This is "very damaging stuff," Sanford declared at one point, when details of Clinton's conduct became known. "I think it would be much better for the country and for him personally (to resign)... I come from the business side," he said. "If you had a chairman or president in the business world facing these allegations, he'd be gone."

Explaining his decision to back impeachment articles against Clinton, he added, "I think what he did in this matter was reprehensible... I feel very comfortable with my vote."
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Why should he not hold himself accountable to his own moral standards?
I say if he doesn't resign, he owes Clinton an apology. What a hypocrite.

June 26, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

shoelaces (anonymous) says...

I don't think he has done anything that would compromise his ability to TRY running our state. Let's get the legislature to resign instead. Then maybe something can be accomplished!!

June 26, 2009 at 12:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

carolinapanther (anonymous) says...

It would be one thing if he was truly sorry for what he did, but he is not or else he would of stopped before he got caught, the only reason he feels bad now is because he got caught.

June 26, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

eagleeye (anonymous) says...

Sanford is a hypocrite - Mr. Principles, except when he is affected. Of, course he should resign. The only reason he has support is because people don't like Bauer's ... .

June 26, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

bill14773 (anonymous) says...

This has nothing to do with issues between him and his wife. It has to do with leaving the state and no one in charge....and add to that...no one knew no one was in charge......In the military he would receive a courts martial and go to jail, in the corporate world he would be fired. Sure he should redign...but like all politicans he will not...he hopefully will be forced out but he will not go willingly....none do....

June 26, 2009 at 7:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )