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Sanford Visits Wife, Family

The couple plans to reconcile, they say

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(Newser) – Gov. Mark Sanford is at a South Carolina beach home with his wife and four sons today, his staff tells the AP. The married couple says a reconciliation is in the works despite Sanford’s confession yesterday to a yearlong affair with an Argentinean woman. The Republican—who may also face repercussions for disappearing without transferring his powers—has spent the past two days meeting officials and apologizing to staff.

“I think that South Carolinians, in particular Americans, have tremendous capacity for forgiveness. That said, they can also recognize hypocrisy. I think the tale of the tape will be the next few days, whether or not Gov. Sanford is sincere in his repentance,” says a state senator and longtime friend of Sanford.

Sanford is spending the day with his wife and family after his startling confession.
Sanford is spending the day with his wife and family after his startling confession.   (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
Sanford is seen with his family in 2006. Sanford may be in trouble for breaking the law by disappearing without transferring his power.
Sanford is seen with his family in 2006. Sanford may be in trouble for breaking the law by disappearing without transferring his power.   (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain, File)
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford takes the oath of office for a second term in this 2007 photo, with his wife Jenny and sons, from the left;  Marshall III; Landon; Bolton and Blake.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford takes the oath of office for a second term in this 2007 photo, with his wife Jenny and sons, from the left; Marshall III; Landon; Bolton and Blake.   (AP Photo)
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I think that South Carolinians, in particular Americans, have tremendous capacity for forgiveness. - Tom Davis, SC state senator

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AClotfelter
Jun 25, 09 12:59 PM CDT
"South Carolinians, in particular Americans" So... the South Carolinians who AREN'T Americans don't forgive? Reply
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Fondue
Jun 25, 09 1:09 PM CDT
Why would that matter to you or SC?
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AClotfelter
Jun 25, 09 2:03 PM CDT
"Why would that matter to you or SC?" Ok, now I'm REALLY confused...
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Rob
Jun 25, 09 3:17 PM CDT
I think you are looking for something to be outraged about, Clot.
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AClotfelter
Jun 25, 09 7:57 PM CDT
Rob, I'm not outraged =o) I think it's a stupid comment by the state senator... i mean, seriously, what was it supposed to mean?
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