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matt — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:00 GMT

Gov. Sanford is a shining symbol of complete responsibility with taxpayer dollars, no?

http://www.political-buzz.com/

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justwaitandsee — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:40:08 GMT

He left on Father's Day Weekend, is it me or does that sound very strange.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:41:01 GMT

I wonder if any female 'aids' are MIA, too? I smell a scandal. It doesn't even have to be true,...

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Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:41:57 GMT

Sounds fishy!!!!!! Anyone want to bet he might have a mistress?

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pat huntington ny — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:42:30 GMT

He's visiting his other wife and family.

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no joe, no bo, nj — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:43:11 GMT

Senator Jake Knotts, a long time Sanford critic, stirred this tempest in a teapot for his own purposes. the governor was seen on television by satellite on Thursday evening, by the way,(if you read the full story on politico, you get more details).

The only thing surprising about this is that Knotts is a republican, and can still be taken seriously by the media-althoug, since it IS Sanford, they'd believe the nut who said he was an illegal alien-from mars.

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Marco Polo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:44:54 GMT

Maybe Obama can do something like this. A curse on anyone that attempts to find him.

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Paul Jansen, NC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:47:28 GMT

Well, all the haters of Sanford will have posted by now. It must be really difficult for you folks to live in a diverse society where different ideas can be presented and discussed. You're more the "My way or the highway" types, and you get frustrated and threatened when someone doesn't play by your rules.

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Jackie C., CA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:49:14 GMT

Sanford is probably leading a team of ninjas to overthrow the Iranian leadership. It looks like he's been fairly effective.

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Dee-dee — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:49:47 GMT

OHHHH Boyyyy:
I Hope he is not having an affair.
The way things are going, every other day one or the other of these men getting cought in and out of the sack with one woman or the other. I hope he is clearing his head alone.

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Try the truth — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:50:18 GMT

"First lady Jenny Sanford tells The Associated Press her husband said he needed time away from their children to write something. She says she's not concerned." - Am I the only one that finds this fishy?

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Face Time — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:51:03 GMT

Yeah, what we do without our political leadership being in constant contact with us? Live our lives without them I guess. Doesn't seem to be a problem with Barack "Hollywood" Obama though.

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mary, myrtle beach, SC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:51:19 GMT

maybe taxes are lower in atlanta. hopefully he won't come back.

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PThomas, Louisville, KY — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:53:31 GMT

First lady Jenny Sanford told The Associated Press earlier Monday her husband has been gone for several days and she did not know where. She said she was not concerned."

AP: "First lady Jenny Sanford tells The Associated Press her husband said he needed time away from their children to write something. She says she's not concerned."

I am sure this is more than likely not real story. But will say if my husband was gone for a couple of days and I did not know where he was it be a big deal at home!! Plus time away from his children sounds really odd-I would think he has an office....

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A. Palmer — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:54:51 GMT

== HAVE YOU SEE THIS MAN? SC GOV, MIA ==

I think he came in 4th at the US Open. Not the best guy with a driver, but the man can putt.

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Houston — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:57:01 GMT

There are a few flaky Democrats here and there, but it seems that the Republican party has nothing but flakes, from Sarah Palin to Newt Gingrich. Now it's obvious that Sanford is a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

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Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:58:17 GMT

Hard for me to believe that his spouse was not concerned after being gone for several days and she had no idea of his whereabouts!

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Scooter — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:59:39 GMT

Maybe he's partying with Vitter? Or Ensign? Or Mark Foley? Or Larry Craig? Or maybe he's on one of those viagra junkets to the DR with Rush? But let's hope he went hunting with Deferrment Dick, shall we.

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Jody, Iowa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:02:31 GMT

OK, right wing, you're always criticizing Pres Obama for taking days off, for his date nights with First Lady, and even for his lunch trips but at least we know where he is!! Seriously, everybody deserves down time at undisclosed locations. Maybe he's with Cheney.

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Dan Polito - Rock Hill, SC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:03:04 GMT

Finally SC ranks at the top of something - #1 in missing governors. This is truly a great benefit that the Stimulus has brought us.

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Jonathan SIglow — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:07:24 GMT

Anita,

I never said I liked the guy. I simply said he follows the constitution to the letter, and that I am glad he is on the court. I am fully aware of his past transgressions, and its not as if I approve them or anything. Now while you may not agree with his method the fact that he is a strict constitutionalist is a good thing. There are nine justices and each of them has a different way of viewing their job. As a result the court is kind of a balancing act these days when it should be impartial to everything but its fidelity to the constitution. So you'll have to forgive me for appreciating his strict constitutional stances when everyone else has a kind of politicized way of deciding.

And no he doesn't represent my community or my race or my demographic, and he shouldn't that what a representative is for (they give you clues in their names as to what their function is) a Justice is supposed to be impartial.

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Jonathan SIglow — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:12:11 GMT

maybe he is at bohemian grove?!

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Martin K., NY NY — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:12:24 GMT

He left on Father's Day Weekend, is it me or does that sound very strange.
justwaitandsee

Some people don't celebrate Hallmark manufactured holidays, like MLK day for example.

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Dallas — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:15:33 GMT

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Jon, MI SC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:16:20 GMT

We can only hope he stays away. It can only help the state. Its shocking that someone who is suucchh a crusader for the family would be away from his family on Fathers Day. He must really have worn itself out trying to ruin our state. It is amazing that a person who puts his own political ambitions ahead of the welfare of his state is still somewhat possible. As governor he is chsrged for acting in the best interest of his state, shame he can't be impeached, maybe his off with Spitzers Pal.

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Try the truth — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:19:37 GMT

Nervous Breakdown?

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mick burke — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:22:06 GMT

Often times fathers take off on their families during fathers day weekend...ok...seems shady. Maybe he was at an Indian casino trying to get back the difference on the stimulus package??

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Randy, Greenwood, SC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:22:37 GMT

This is the best thing he's done during his tenure. Hopefully he'll need until 2010 to "clear his head".

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Jen, Des Moines, IA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:23:42 GMT

Seriously? Sanford needs time away to recharge after a political fight over the stimulus package? In addition to needing time away from his children? What a drama queen, and a wuss.

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mc, Barnegat Bay, NJ — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:24:51 GMT

Check Scarborough's house.

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A Mark Fan, Anywhere, SC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:29:12 GMT

I think he's with Susan Boyle in the hospital for a "few days of rest."

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brian schupp — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:31:17 GMT

i got a hundred bucks that say he's with his gay lover!!....not that there's anything wrong with that!

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SAM, USA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:42:18 GMT

Oh man - it was FATHER'S DAY on Sunday. If he really just took off like they said - what kind of father is that?? I would be a lot concerned if it was me.

And even though I am a democrat - I hope everything is all right with Sanford and that this will end up being a none story.

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nick bartow, lester, pa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:46:18 GMT

This guy is the the leader of a State and he goes missing and the right blames it on the stimulus. Looks like the wheels are coming off.

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Ronin. Lake Dallas, Texas — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:50:27 GMT

As with any employee, Mark Sanford's pay should be docked for unexcused absences. If his excuse proves unacceptable, he should be terminated.

Politicians should be reminded that THEY WORK FOR US.

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Bo , Tampa, FL — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:53:21 GMT

Who cares? Only his enemies and rumor mongers.

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Keep the Change — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:01:30 GMT

He must be out there searching for all those jobs that Obama promised!!

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Allen - Omaha, NE — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:01:58 GMT

"First lady Jenny Sanford tells The Associated Press her husband said he needed time away from their children to write something. She says she's not concerned."
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That's that oddest quote I've heard in some time, especially since the statements from him office say nothing of children but rather the extensive time he allegedly put into the past legislative session.

Sweet Lord, what an endearing sentiment to lay at the feet of your children. 'I can't stand your @asses...I'm outta here! You can't find me...go find your mother...I need to go write something and you b@astards are so loud and annoying, I can't get anything done!"

(real activity) Mark and his political team are brainstorming on different campaign slogans for a run in 2012 to really hit home the 'values' message!

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mick burke — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:04:13 GMT

Often times fathers take off on their families during fathers day weekend...ok...seems shady. Maybe he was at an Indian casino trying to get back the difference on the stimulus package??

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Karen, Green Bay WI — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:04:52 GMT

If he were the leader of the free world, would he plan to wander off for a few days at a time? This is not normal behavior. First he is said to be "clearing his head." Then he's writing a book. If his head is stuffy, he should take a benadryl. If he wants to write a book, he can sit down anywhere with a computer and type away. No need to disappear either way.

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Lee Harvey Kopechne, NY,NY — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:07:38 GMT

Oh no! He didn't go for a ride with Teddy kennedy on Martha's Vineyard, did he?

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Per Cent WTF, Santa Claus, IN — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:25:54 GMT

Nice diversionary article covering up for His Royal Heiness' unemployment rate stated to be 10% but in actuality greater than 16%... You s.o.b.'s at FR must work at a circus shell game for your day job.

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NinaK, Tacoma, Wash — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:39:55 GMT

Gee, sounds like the governor of SC cannot "take the heat" after working hard and losing his case against the stimulous (education) package, that he needs to get away to get his thoughts together and chill out!! Not telling his wife of his whereabouts sounds awfully strange. He has to get away from the kids during fathers' day weekend? Yep, he sounds like a truly responsible dad and govenor! Perhaps it is RECALL TIME!! It is obvious this guy is not up to the job and obviously not up to being a dad!!

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Rock, Janesville, Wisconsin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:43:01 GMT

Another "Gross Odd Person" (GOP) doing something either illegal or immoral. Again!! This party of no smells so bad. That even the swamp frogs of South Carolina are even barfing. Remember America. When you go to vote next time. Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! The party of no has got to go!!

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NinaK, Tacoma, Wash — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:46:02 GMT

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Chris Matthews' leg — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:46:07 GMT

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Or as Barney Frank would say, "What happens in San Francisco stays in San Francisco".

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KA - CA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:52:00 GMT

Wife, LT. Gov doesn't know where's he's been for over 4 days. Didn't spend Father's Day with his kids. Yep, he's shining example of Rethug family values. And wow - great idea taking off after putting in so much time obstructing financial aid for your state!

Well done!

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The Rational Hatter — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:08:26 GMT

Well, if he was just "clearing his head" (which we all DO have a right to do every now and again) he should have no problem telling people where he was and what he was doing. A weekend trip to a golf resort, or fishing trip, or a retreat is nothing to hide.

That only reason to be evasive would be because he was doing something that only a Republican would find tasteful. Anyone know where Senator Vitter was during the weekend?!?

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New Indi — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:09:52 GMT

Has the world gone crazy?

I don't like this guy's politics but what's wrong with a person just getting way from all the second guessing as a way to just take it easy, knock down a few and clear his or her head?

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Greg Williams, Smithville Tn — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:13:45 GMT

Lets put his picture on a Milk Carton and offer some kind of reward. I think the aliens have gotten him because he was due for another anal probing. They will drop him back off at the Gov. Mansion as soon as they get the I.Q. test results back.

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Dave F., Florence, SC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:14:56 GMT

Sanford, don't bother coming back PLEASE...even the Republicans in the state legislature can't abide this horses backside called "Governor". The man is a self promoting, self agrandizing pompous ass. And those are his GOOD qualities.

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Betty Boop — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:18:55 GMT

Her husband is gone, She has no idea, needed time away from the kids,he needs to write something? Things have been neglected... Sounds like the wife has been neglected and he got caught cheating... she is not worried because she knows he better write up a good divorce decree granting her everything she wants or she is going to shout from the mountain tops and end his career... my hubby could never, pull that stunt...

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Paul - Hemet, CA — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:31:10 GMT

Here is some crazy speculation for you all! His wife is just saying that she doesn't know where he is because saying "He wanted to get away from it all by going to our cabin," defeats the purpose of getting away from it.

You're right, that is crazy talk. He MUST be banging his interns.

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mike ca — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:34:25 GMT

it sounds like he cracked and his twets sound like he want to overthrow his state goverment

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Elizabeth Shumway, Columbia, SC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:56:03 GMT

I don't believe the Governor's office's story. The man just should not leave the state, or his office without letting his family and his office know he will be gone. They did not know where he was. They may now, but the real question is what if there is a real situation that needs his attention. Is this the way to behave as Gov.? We know the answer. Anyway, stress is a part of the job. No big deal there, but you do not run away. What about being away from the kids? On Father's Day? I do not buy it.

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Rick, NC — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:59:12 GMT

Fathers Day no show from a leader of the party of family values? Does any republican actually do what they say anymore?

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Marcia Gerber, Moline, IL — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:04:54 GMT

Seems odd leaving around Father's Day - this, together with some of his other views/statements makes you wonder if he's competent to consider running for president.

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angrycitizenofSC, Columbia, South Carolina — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:05:35 GMT

Wherever he goes i hope he stays there

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Tom, VA — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:05:50 GMT

Sounds like he is about to come out of the closet and announce that he has a male lover.

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Tom, VA — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:06:53 GMT

If he can not handle the pressure as Governor, what would he do as President.

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Indi J — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:15:26 GMT

I lived in the lovely state of SC for many a year. This is the state the everyone knew about Strom Thurmond's illigitimate black child but no one would talk about it (until it was made public after his death). Nothing amazes me any more out of SC.

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Proud Yankee in the South — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:09:31 GMT

As a resident, tax-payer, and registered voter of South Carolina, I find Sanford's behavior to be strange, childish, and reckless on behalf of the state of SC. Is he suffering from depression? Or is he licking his wounds? Why must he leave his family? Is he a sociopath? I have one thing to say, you'd never see ED RENDELL leave PENNSYLVANIA to weep!

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Lyn, KCMO — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:31:31 GMT

I hope he's at least with a WOMAN... It might break the GOP spell of 'male fondness'...

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moir — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:34:08 GMT

Some ET took him away in a UFO. That is appropriate because he doesn't seem to live on this planet as he is so out of touch with reality he might as well be on a UFO.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:44:38 GMT

It just occurred to me that he is in Alaska strategerizing with Palin. It's SO obvious!

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FreeMarket — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:17:03 GMT

May be in treatment?

http://www.bloggernews.net/121339

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Irmo, SC — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:35:49 GMT

Sounds very fishy to me.. He has to get away from the kids to write something. What the heck does that mesn.

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Debi - Jacksonville, FL — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:52:31 GMT

This will be used against him in his next run for office.... any office

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jane doe boston, ma — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:25:50 GMT

Maybe he had to check into a hospital or respite for a rest.

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Z. T. Nowhere, Anywhere, none of your business. — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:58:40 GMT

All this hate sickens me. We are ALL Americans and we ALL need to remember that. By the way, where he is and what he's doing is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. This is a free country, remember?

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Joe, Columbia, SC — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:26:13 GMT

Everyone deserves a vacation. Hell, George W. Bush took the entire month of August off in 2001. But to sneak off in a government car, be tracked down to Atlanta, not tell your staff or your wife (and to not calll the family on Father's Day) there is indeed some wacy stuff going on with Sanford.

Even if you take the cover story at face value, Joel Sawyer just told everyone that the goovernor of South Carolina had to get away for a few days (checkin in "infrequently") because he was a sore loser.

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Isabella — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:23:13 GMT

Check out his twitter page. He's linking to two editorials he just wrote. His wife's statement checks out in that regard.

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Jake Gunther — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:35:48 GMT

I smell a minority mistress about to go public. These Southern Republicans always secretly deal with people they publicly profess to dislike (using code words of course). Like Thomas Jefferson.

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Joe Don, Topeka, KS — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:39:27 GMT

"MIA?" Missing, yes – action, not so much.

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Gayle — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:26:50 GMT

Maybe he won't come back! Maybe a few more governors will join him! Secede!

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sally fl — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:37:30 GMT

yeah...i like the cheney thing!.lets hope he went hunting with cheney.

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Ron, VA — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:57:04 GMT

Wow, talk about making a big deal out of nothing.

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John Kirton, Dallas, TX — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:15:11 GMT

It's a tough call: a man in a high-profile leadership position like that STILL needs a little private time to clear his head. Yes, he should have at least cleared it with his security detail (unless, of course, he already distrusted them to NOT be respectful of his privacy!) and YES, he should have made arrangements with is Lt. Governor for "just in case" and YES, he should've communicated his wishes with his family.

A simple apology should suffice! I'd forgive him with understanding.

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Disappointed, MD — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:15:53 GMT

What happened to a government that just wants to do right by the citizens it is supposed to be representing?

Too many people seem to be stuck on democrat vs republican. Politics is not about picking a team and rooting for them to win, it's about supporting those politicians whose platforms you agree with.

Root for your values/issues to win, to result in a better future for you and your loved ones.

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J Young, Cary, NC — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:18:49 GMT

Not surprising that he needed to ditch his children on Fathers Day. He ditched thousands of South Carolinians out of work and on hard times as a result of the recession by refusing to take the stimulus dollars to help them. He literally needed the courts to show him that people are hungry and losing their homes and dying NOW. Maybe I'm nuts, but I think it is more important to save lives NOW -at whatever the cost - then work diligently to bring down the cost over the next many months. What good will it do future generations by not acting NOW? Heck, they could all starve to death by the time Sanford and the NOPHERS react. The republic party is permeated with hate and it is catching up to them.

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Frederick ~ Lexington, NC — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:26:08 GMT

Even governors are human.. the need to de-stress. If his wife says she is not concerned, maybe it is because she knows where he is, just isn't saying? OMG!!! Is that common sense I hear?
For all you who care and think this is an issue... get a life.

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James, Greenville, SC — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:48:20 GMT

Am having 1000 bumper stickers printed: 'MARK SANFORD MISSING?? (...who cares!)

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Taxpayer-Columbia, SC — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:50:48 GMT

Do we the taxpayers have to pay his sorry a$$ for those days he just did'nt come to work?