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Sanford Visits Wife, Family

The couple plans to reconcile, they say

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Jun 25, 2009 12:55 PM CDT

(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.

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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. (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. (AP Photo)

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AClotfelter

Jun 26, 2009 12:57 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?

schmidtkoff

Jun 26, 2009 4:10 AM CDT

as a displaced northern yankee living in this bible belt - the hypocrisy here is unbelievable. the good ole boy network is firmly in place. money buys everything, as does genealogy. cops get away with murder and mayhem against citizens, tom ravenel got a hand slap for coke stuff, meanwhile the average street coke user gets 20+ years for possession. and the angelic sanford will retain his seat as the guv of SC. status quo.

kokuaguy

Jun 26, 2009 1:23 AM CDT

Yes, he should resign as Spitzer did.

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