Let the resignation calls for Sanford begin

By Jason Wright, Editor

Filed Under Race for White House 2012, Scandals on Jun 25 

“Mark Sanford cannot navigate a deep and painful personal crisis and lead the state through its economic crisis at the same time,” read an editorial printed in The Spartanburg Herald-Journal. “This kind of personal issue is consuming. It will be more than a distraction from his duties as governor, it will be a higher priority.”

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/25/paper-calls-on-sanford-to-resign/

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  1. David Kaiser, Editor on 25.06.2009 at 11:36 (Reply)

    And on the CNN ticker, Sanford took a tax-payer funded trip to Argentina last year.

    Another nail in the coffin.

    1. Gary Russell on 25.06.2009 at 12:29 (Reply)

      I agree with Kaiser.
      And I don’t even have to hate doing it this time :)

      1. David Kaiser, Editor on 26.06.2009 at 09:01 (Reply)

        That brings a tear to my eye Gary.

        *sniffles*

    2. dw on 25.06.2009 at 12:34 (Reply)

      Lots of politicians travel on tax-payer dimes. The trip was not to have an affair. But, that convenient fact is obviously being overlooked.

      Sad, but I agree that his presidential aspirations are toast.

  2. dw on 25.06.2009 at 12:30 (Reply)

    gee… if POTUS (Clinton) can have an affair and not be distracted, I would think a state governor could handle it, too.

    Oh, but wait. I forgot… only Republicans are distracted by personal issues.

    1. David Kaiser, Editor on 25.06.2009 at 13:09 (Reply)

      Well, in Clinton’s defense, he *did* perpetrate his indiscretion in the Oval Office and not in another hemisphere.

      Just saying :)

      1. Sartho on 25.06.2009 at 14:17 (Reply)

        At least the ones we’re aware of. Who knows went on while he was governor.

        1. David Kaiser, Editor on 25.06.2009 at 14:51 (Reply)

          True!

  3. Brian H on 25.06.2009 at 12:31 (Reply)

    Sanford Singing…….

    chorus:
    Don’t cry for me Argentina
    The truth is I never left you
    All through my wild days
    My mad existence
    I kept my promise
    Don’t keep your distance

    Don’t cry for me Argentina
    (chorus)
    Have I said too much?
    There’s nothing more I can think of to say to you.
    But all you have to do is look at me to know
    That every word is true

  4. German Observer on 25.06.2009 at 16:17 (Reply)

    Why should he resign?

    As long as he did not play foul in his office as gouverner, there is no reason, I think. His personal life has nothing to do with his office and policies.

    1. Brian H on 25.06.2009 at 16:58 (Reply)

      Because the man abandoned his state for several days so he could be with his “friend” in Argentina, all without any regards for his responsibilities as the Governor of a state.

      Because his extremely poor judgement has exposed his mental state as possibly not being fit for command.

      Because he traveled to Argentina on the people’s dime so he could hang out in bars with his “friend” in Argentina.

      When a person’s “persoanl life” causes the people who have intrusted them to lose that trust and confidence in their honesty and abilities to govern it is time to go. Public officials represent the public. If the public of SC believes this man should go, we….adios (as they say in Argentina).

  5. Jason Wright, Editor on 25.06.2009 at 17:35 (Reply)

    And so it begins. First prominent GOPer calls for his head:

    http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/25/top-south-carolina-republican-calls-for-sanford-to-resign/

  6. Jason Wright, Editor on 25.06.2009 at 18:02 (Reply)

    “Sen. Glenn McConnell, the Republican president pro tempore of the state Senate, on Thursday said party members want Sanford out, according to The Associated Press.”

  7. Ken R. on 26.06.2009 at 00:30 (Reply)

    Man, take a few days off at the family farm, and look at everything you miss!
    I have to agree that he should either resign or take a leave of absence while he sorts out the details of his personal life. Fiscally, it doesn’t appear to have been questionable, since CNN reports that he paid for this trip himself. Professionally, on the other hand. . .

  8. Whodat on 26.06.2009 at 08:15 (Reply)

    Never one to say “I told you so”,
    But, I questioned Sanford weeks ago
    When I asked, “Sanford? Who is he
    Who is GOP front runner suddenly?”

    I mentioned “pretty boy,empty suit”
    And no real record. What a hoot!
    Maybe we leave Pole Position open;
    Not annoint a new pretty boy hopin’

    Maybe better to just put “TBA”
    And wait for a LEADER to push away.

    Whodat

    1. Gary Russell on 27.06.2009 at 02:34 (Reply)

      Yeah, but apparently the suit wasn’t all that “empty”…

      At least not all of the time…

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