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July 04, 2009
DeMint hits Myrtle Beach on book-signing tour
US Sen. Jim DeMint was in Myrtle Beach Friday to sign copies of his new book at the Barnes and Noble at Market Common.
SC residents mixed over fate of cheating governor
After a week that offered the world a glimpse into the conflicted mind of philandering South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, his constituents differed Friday on whether he should leave office.
July 03, 2009
‘We’ve had worse’: Sanford’s indiscretions not S.C.‘s first
The sexual scandal surrounding Gov. Mark Sanford is not the worst in the state’s history, says a veteran Winthrop University history professor. “We’ve had worse,” according to history professor Dr. Eddie Lee. “Admitting to adultery or having one, two, three or more mistresses in 2009 can ruin a political career. And that has happened before.
Sanford plans to spend holiday weekend with family in Florida
A spokesman says South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will head to Florida to spend the holiday weekend with his family.
July 02, 2009
SC 1st lady says she may forgive husband’s affair
The wife of embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford called his affair with an Argentine woman “inexcusable” but said Thursday she is willing to forgive him.
McMaster Response To SLED Announcement
This office will review SLED’s official report when it is received. I see no reason to doubt SLED’s conclusions, their professionalism, or objectivity.
Governor issues travel document statement
We’re pleased that SLED has concluded its review, which confirms what we’ve said from day one * no public money was used in relation to the governor’s admitted marital infidelity. This issue is behind us once and for al
Statement from First Lady Jenny Sanford
The last week has been very painful for me, my family and for the people of South Carolina. However, throughout this terrible ordeal, the incredible outpouring of kindness, support, and prayer I’ve received from countless friends and folks I have never even met has been truly uplifting.
SC gov plans to spend weekend in Fla. with family
A spokesman says South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will head to Florida to spend the holiday weekend with his family.
SLED clears Sanford on charges he used state funds to visit mistress
COLUMBIA — A State Law Enforcement Division examination into Gov. Mark Sanford’s travel expenses during trips in which he rendezvoused with his mistress found no improper use of public funds.
Publisher releases SC gov from book contract
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s deal to write a book on fiscal conservatism has been terminated amid revelations about his affair with a woman from Argentina. Publisher Adrian Zackheim said Thursday that Sentinel had agreed to release Sanford from his contract.
SLED to say if gov misused funds to see woman
South Carolina’s top cop is ready to say whether Gov. Mark Sanford broke state laws to visit his Argentine mistress.
Chesterfield GOP official calls for Sanford’s resignation
As the situation involving Governor Sanford these past weeks continues to unfold, I am saddened to see confidence and trust in the governor decline.
If Bauer moves up, who takes his place?
If Gov. Mark Sanford were to resign, it would affect the man many feel is actually the most powerful official in state government: Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell.
First Lady draws support
South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford is drawing support for the way she has reacted to her husband’s admitted affair.
For born-again governor, love is a matter of faith
In one especially soul-baring e-mail to his Argentine mistress, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford quoted from 1 Corinthians 13 about the nature of love. It is patient and kind, he wrote. It is NOT jealous or boastful.
SC governor silent as clamor grows for resignation
After days of soul-baring and often odd confessions and apologies about an adulterous affair, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford went silent as the clamor for his resignation grew.
July 01, 2009
Sanford works out of mansion amid calls from some legislators to step down
Gov. Mark Sanford went silent and worked out of the governor’s mansion for much of Wednesday despite calls from some of his party’s top leaders to step down.
AP: Most GOP state senators want Sanford out
The majority of South Carolina’s state Senate Republicans are calling on Gov. Mark Sanford to leave office.
At least 6 SC newspapers say Sanford should resign
At least six South Carolina newspapers say Gov. Mark Sanford should resign because of revelations about his affair with a woman in Argentina.
Americans not explicit when defining what sex is
We talk about sex. A lot. But all too often we don’t know exactly what we’re talking about. What’s considered getting to third base these days anyway?
June 30, 2009
Leatherman joins growing GOP chorus calling for Sanford to quit
Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman joined five other Republican State Senators released a statement Tuesday calling on Governor Mark Sanford to resign.
Andre Bauer speaks about Sanford situation
Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer speaks about Governor Sanford’s affair and disappearances.
A look at SC governor’s meetings with mistress
A timeline of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s meetings with his Argentine mistress, Maria Belen Chapur.
AG asks SLED to investigate governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)—Attorney General Henry McMaster says he has requested that the State Law Enforcement Division investigate Gov. Mark Sanford after revelations involving his extramarital affair.
SC gov ‘crossed lines’ with women
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)—South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he “crossed lines” with a handful of women other than his mistress - but never had sex with them.
June 29, 2009
Governor Sanford explains why he won’t resign
Gov. Mark Sanford opened Monday’s meeting of the state Budget and Control Board by saying that John Rainey, a businessman who first approached Sanford about eight years ago and encouraged him to run for governor, had dinner with the Sanfords Sunday night and said, “I got it. You’ve apologized. You need to get on with governance.“
June 27, 2009
SC governor’s mom praying for son
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s mother tells The Associated Press she is praying for her son. Speaking Saturday at her Beaufort home, 83-year-old Margaret Sanford expressed love and support for the governor who this week admitted having an affair with a woman in Argentina.
Unlike Sanford, most governors easy to find
Texas Gov. Rick Perry was raising money at campaign headquarters when an Associated Press reporter called his press staff to ask what he was doing. An hour later, he walked into AP’s statehouse bureau to show he was alive and well and not, say, in South America for a romantic rendezvous.
SC governor’s Argentina trip raises questions
The details of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s secretive trips to visit his lover in South America aren’t just headline fodder or political kryptonite.
