SC GOP censures Gov. Sanford over absence, affair

[jefferson_dem]

Source: AP

SC GOP censures Gov. Sanford over absence, affair
By JIM DAVENPORT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fellow Republicans have censured South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford after he left the state last month on a secret trip to Argentina to meet his mistress.

The state GOP met for more than three hours by phone Monday before 22 members of the executive committee voted to formally reprimand Sanford. Ten others voted to ask him to resign, while nine voted to support him.

In a statement, Sanford says he appreciates the party's position and will continue to work to earn back its trust.

Sanford might have survived a state probe last week into his travel, but plenty of his fellow Republicans say they are still hearing from unhappy constituents.

The governor also has repeatedly said he will serve his remaining 18 months in office.

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[Mz Pip]

1. Big wow.

Not good enough.

He needs to be gone. But not until he gives us more details about his mistress's tan lines.

[ananda]

2. If he was a Dem, he'd be gone.

The law is not applied the same for Reeps.

[No Elephants]

14. Clinton did not resign. Just sayin'

And then, of course, there was King David, but then, he probably wasn't a Democrat.

[PetrusMonsFormicarum]

3. SC colloquialism

Just as "hiking the Appalachians" means "banging mistress in exotic locale", "censuring" should mean "lining him up with the door so he doesn't scratch the paint when we kick his ass out."

[scarface2004]

4. sanford didn t even feel that!

sanford can do whatever he wants whenever he wants. he s in love!

[lapfog_1]

5. apparently, with a piece of earth moving equipment. - n/t

[elocs]

6. Wow, he's going to serve his remaining 18 months, but Palin quits when it get too hot for her.

Got to admit, this guy has chutzpah.

[Danascot]

16. From today's cartoons

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[Number23]

7. it's a start!

[watrwefitinfor]

8. Helluva lot more than Bush ever got. n/t

[TheCowsCameHome]

9. Bad boy. No nookie for a week.

Carry on.

[DebbieCDC]

10. I say fine -- Let him stay on as the Luv Guv for the next 18 months

Every day he's a continuing embarassment for the pukes.

[InfiniteThoughts]

11. no impeachment drive ... no Kenneth Starr spending $70 mn to examine stained clothing ..

oops .. i forgot it was a republican politician crossing the line. A 'strongly worded' censure should do good.

[Hepburn]

12. BFD....

...gee, what? No dessert for him after the next Church supper?

:eyes:

[Javaman]

13. slow motion trainwreck. keep it coming sanford. nt

[No Elephants]

15. Since Father's Day, Ensign's been thanking God for Sanford and then Palin.

[yellowcanine]

17. "You're grounded Markie."

[damntexdem]

18. Here's a slap on your wrist. Now go to your room!

But it's OK to take the Appalachian Trail to get there. ;-)