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SC Republicans Vote to Slap Sanford's Wrist

Toothless resolution indicates gov is likely to keep his job

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2009 9:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – South Carolina Republicans voted to censure Gov. Mark Sanford last night, but since they didn’t call for his head, he’s likely to keep it, Politico reports. They chided Sanford for failing to adhere to the “core principles and beliefs” of the party, but said that “barring further revelation” that scolding would be “the party’s last word on the matter.”

Twenty-two committee members voted for the reprimand; 10 voted to call for Sanford’s resignation, while nine voted to support him. “The events of the past two weeks have been as divisive as they have been disappointing,” said the party chairman. “Now is the time for healing.” A Sanford spokesman told the State he “fully appreciates the party’s position and intends to work diligently to earn back its trust.”

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford waves to his staff as he walks down the hallway to his office at the Statehouse, June 29, 2009, in Columbia.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford waves to his staff as he walks down the hallway to his office at the Statehouse, June 29, 2009, in Columbia.   (AP Photo)
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford pauses during a June 24 news conference during which he admitted to having an affair and that was the reason why he was in Argentina.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford pauses during a June 24 news conference during which he admitted to having an affair and that was the reason why he was in Argentina.   (AP Photo)
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AdaptAndOvercome
Jul 8, 2009 10:42 AM CDT
Look Burris is a jackass and he shouldn't have been sworn in, but at the time there was no proof of anything and now...he should go. But as far as I know, the only thing he's guilty of is wanting his position so badly that he paid for it. Wrong- YES! Did it cost the tax payers money? Did he cheat on his wife? NO. Even though I think he's a man who can't be trusted...he can't be compared to Sanford because his "GOP" party is the party of "GOD" as they continually try to remind everyone of those lunatic fringe right wingers and he broke one of their most sacred vows "adultry" and then he used tax payer money to get layed. The GOP is only proving once again that they are a bunch of hypocrits.
Shannonals
Jul 7, 2009 9:54 AM CDT
A reprimand?! The man leaves his post as govenor to have an affair and all he gets is a reprimand? Must be nice.
Mr.C
Jul 7, 2009 6:04 AM CDT
We do have the corrupt Senetor Burris as an accepted part of the Democratic party. Sure, everyone hates him, but his wrists didn't even get a sting. Let's not forget that this happens on both sides of the isle.

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