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In his first interview since revealing his globe-trotting extramarital affair, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford said that he will not "crawl into a cave" but will fight to hold onto his job in the face of mounting opposition. "I have a newfound level of humility, knowing how hard I work and how hard I push is not the ultimate driver of change," he told the Wall Street Journal on Monday. Sanford added that his opponents "smell blood in the water" and are trying to capitalize on his indiscretions.
Sanford has faced a daily deluge of calls for his resignation, including several from his closest allies. His troubles have been compounded by attention from the state Ethics Commission, which has questioned his use of a state plane and other government-funded travel for personal matters. Sanford says he is doing the same things most past governors have done, and that his travel expenses have not violated the law.
Polls show over 50 percent of South Carolina residents think he should resign, and State House Republicans say they have the votes to impeach him when the legislature reconvenes in January.
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Holly Marcyoniak
11:08AM Sep 2nd 2009
Just leave Gov. Sandford alone, "God isn't finished with him YET" You & I cannot judge others. He doesn't appeared to have neglected his duties as Govenor & he fought for the betterment of the State by refusing the so called "Stimulus Package." This Govenor knows what strings attached will mean for us all !!!!
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PerryFitz
11:17AM Sep 2nd 2009
Are you outta your little pea brained mind, Miss Holly? He used GOVERNMENT MONEY for his little tryst to ARGENTINA, you tool...
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(4) ProPalin
11:24AM Sep 2nd 2009
Unless he has broken a law of some sort, he does not have to step down.
Should he step down? If it saves his party and state a lot of turmoil and bickering. What is best for his state?
After his embarrassing tell-all-intimate-details to the press, many thought he might be in need of psychiatric help. Thank God he has closed his mouth on this topic.
Should he step down? If it saves his party and state a lot of turmoil and bickering. What is best for his state?
After his embarrassing tell-all-intimate-details to the press, many thought he might be in need of psychiatric help. Thank God he has closed his mouth on this topic.
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(3) moderate
1:18PM Sep 2nd 2009
He did break laws, used government planes and money for a booty call. Did not inform the state he was out of country on a booty call left no one officially in charge. That is why the republicans are trying to get him to resign so all the dirty laundry does not come out in a public repub backed impeachment.
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(-1) threesidedfish
12:20PM Sep 2nd 2009
If you start demanding politicians to resign because of a lack of ethics, every government building would be empty.
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(2) vajimj
12:20PM Sep 2nd 2009
He couldn't get elected dog catcher at the North Pole. His career is over. He is an embarrassment to his state and every good Republican. He needs to go crawl in a cave.
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(-1) threesidedfish
12:22PM Sep 2nd 2009
He used government money just like Obama's family vacation to Europe.
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(0) Lewis
12:27PM Sep 2nd 2009
The funny part about this whole thing is that when President Clinton was impeached, he was one or the Congressional Representatives that voted for it. Chinton didn't travel anywhere or used government funds but this idiotic fool did. Clinton didn't even have intercourse but this fool did and yet over ten years ago, he tried to help his fellow Republicans burry Clinton. To me he is a hypocrite and i hope he his removed from office. It's as if the Monica Lewensky Affair has come full circle on this guy.
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(2) ProPalin
1:37PM Sep 2nd 2009
Corrupt Clinton was never held accountable for all his "innovative financing."
Corrupt Clinton lied under oath. Sanford used funds for personal use, as "others do." He isn't a hypocrite. He is a man and he did the dirty deed with a woman not his wife. I guess we expect this shoddy behavior from the democraps because when a repub gets caught, oh what a party we throw. How we howl with glee.
Sad.
Corrupt Clinton lied under oath. Sanford used funds for personal use, as "others do." He isn't a hypocrite. He is a man and he did the dirty deed with a woman not his wife. I guess we expect this shoddy behavior from the democraps because when a repub gets caught, oh what a party we throw. How we howl with glee.
Sad.
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(0) uhypocritalbastards
12:31PM Sep 2nd 2009
Hold up! Isn't this the same man that demanded Clinton's resignation after getting his pole wet by Monica. He wasn't giving his heart to this lady, but Sanford did. Sanford is a hypocrit and should step down.
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(1) ProPalin
1:32PM Sep 2nd 2009
Clinton lied under oath. That is why he was impeached. It didn't involve his sexual escapades.
Sanford has used funds for personal use. He says he has not done anything others don't do. Has he broken laws or not.
Sanford has used funds for personal use. He says he has not done anything others don't do. Has he broken laws or not.
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(0) big fat poopyhead
1:05PM Sep 2nd 2009
Holly Marcyoniak
11:08AM Sep 2nd 2009
Just leave Gov. Sandford alone, "God isn't finished with him YET" You & I cannot judge others.
xxxx
then not one word from you about clinton, obama, reid, pelosi and barney frank, ok?
God can do what the hell he wants with him but I think south carolina is prepping a body bag.
However, if everything about him is true, including his involvement with satanism, he's a typical republican leader on a typical republican level. nothin' to see there. Your party isn't exactly known for being full to the brim with wisdom and restraint, birfers...
11:08AM Sep 2nd 2009
Just leave Gov. Sandford alone, "God isn't finished with him YET" You & I cannot judge others.
xxxx
then not one word from you about clinton, obama, reid, pelosi and barney frank, ok?
God can do what the hell he wants with him but I think south carolina is prepping a body bag.
However, if everything about him is true, including his involvement with satanism, he's a typical republican leader on a typical republican level. nothin' to see there. Your party isn't exactly known for being full to the brim with wisdom and restraint, birfers...
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(-1) David S.
2:38PM Sep 2nd 2009
The Republicans in the South Carolina legislature made up their minds when this scandal hit the news to leave Sanford alone -- so be it. I am guessing it is now beginning to sink in that Sanford will be an albatross around their necks for next year's Governor's election.
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(0) ambulona
9:13PM Sep 3rd 2009
Edward Kennedy - THE GREAT!!!! May His memory be Eternal!!!
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supported by Republicans cancel Insurance and Americans 1.6 Million
per year getting bancropted!.
So now is a time for Insurance for all Americans! let us stop
monopoly of Harlot and Rpublicans support of it.
God bless Obama and all Americans!!!!!!
Republicans are more conservative until conception, but after that
Democrats getting all responsibilities for the rest of the life of
new conception (person), so in conclusion -in Gods eye Democrats are
far more conservative than Harlot-Republicans!!
Current Health Insurance is a Biblical Harlot riding on Americans.
They (Harlot and Republicans) descriminate sick , poor and old. And
you have to buy Afflac too!! But when you get sick They-Harlot
supported by Republicans cancel Insurance and Americans 1.6 Million
per year getting bancropted!.
So now is a time for Insurance for all Americans! let us stop
monopoly of Harlot and Rpublicans support of it.
God bless Obama and all Americans!!!!!!
Republicans are more conservative until conception, but after that
Democrats getting all responsibilities for the rest of the life of
new conception (person), so in conclusion -in Gods eye Democrats are
far more conservative than Harlot-Republicans!!
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