GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Greg P. NW Indiana — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:15:31 GMT

God I hope so

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Anita, Birmingham, Alabama — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:19:41 GMT

The Washington Post's Cillizza: "Sanford's interview with the AP amounted to a political kamikaze mission that seems to suggest that the operative question now is not if he will resign but when he will resign."

The New York Daily News: "He's still crying for you, Argentina!"
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He should resign. He didn't ask him for the details of his affair with his mistress. Talk about the "whip appeal"...he's making sure we know that she has it isn't he.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

cindy, las vegas, nv — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:20:11 GMT

I have to agree with all I heard re this on Hardball (GOOD JOB CHUCK), it's a mid-life crisis and time to go Sanford. Seems like he is having a break down. I find it sad really, especially for his family. He's the deal, being of pretty sound mine (most of the time!) I know when I'm screwing up. He knew, but was apparently so in love it didn't matter. His family does not deserve this. I hope he seek mental help, seriously. He appears to me to be on shaky emotional ground. If he doesn't seek help, the consequences can be devastating.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Nashville_fan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:21:18 GMT

Sad to see someone embarrass themselves (and their family) like this on the world stage.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:21:20 GMT

The people of South Carolina had better hope that Adulterer Sanford and his Seven Mistresses steps down soon before he further wrecks the state. It's a good thing to see the disgusting class of '94 repugnant ones has proven to be as crooked as they come. That whole Neuter Gingrich agenda against America nonsense has shown us what a bunch of self serving democracy haters these dopes of nope are.

As we see the Wasilla Hillbilly has cost Alaskans far too much money defending her ethics problems. Time to ditch the Wicked Witch of Alaska before she wrecks the state further. No way we're going to let this clown become president.

Impeach Adulterer Sanford Now!
Impeach Palin Now!

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Juan,Ft Lauderdale,Fl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:26:21 GMT

WOW! This rarely ever happens when the Gop turns on each other. First we have McCain/Palin handlers turning on one another and now whats happening in South Carolina. LOVE IT! Rethuglicans actually can turn on one another. They now only are united in their attempts to obstruct Obama's legislation.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:26:27 GMT

This should be a no-brainer!!!!!Affair aside-----HE WENT AWOL!!!!!!!!!If anyone else would have just up and left their job-----they would be FIRED!!!!!!He should be no different.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

jawillie Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:26:32 GMT

>>>The Washington Post's Cillizza: "Sanford's interview with the AP amounted to a political kamikaze mission that seems to suggest that the operative question now is not if he will resign but when he will resign."

The New York Daily News: "He's still crying for you, Argentina!"
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I'm not sure whether to despise him for his hypocrisy, or pity him for being such a hopeless sap. In either case, that must have been some really good Argentinian poonanny to have him risking his job and his marriage.

No, I'm not going to go for the shiny Palin bait this time. She is so last month's news. Sorry.

http://jawillie.blog.com

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Sean — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:31:30 GMT

Sanford should have stepped off the plane, and simply resigned with no further comment. This would have been dead within the week.

Now the exact same result will be achived after great pain to his state and his family.

Time to go Gov. Due it over the holiday.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Bad Chihuahua — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:34:14 GMT

Mark Sanford

Thanks.

Sorry, but I’ve been really busy posting under my other monikers.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Ann Brandt, Minnapolis, MN — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:43:57 GMT

Sanford is a sad, pathetic man. He needs to resign now and concentrate on getting his sh@t together. Jenny Sanford needs to divorce this loser so she and the 4 boys can move on.
As for Palin - she needs to stay in Alaska, serve out her term as Governor and then fade in oblivion.
YAY, Minnesota finally has a second Senator, the honorable Al Franken, joining our fantastic Senator Amy Klobuchar.

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Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:50:02 GMT

WOW! This rarely ever happens when the Gop turns on each other.Juan,Ft Lauderdale,Fl (Sent Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:26 AM)
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Juan,

Good point... but their notorious for 'eating their own' when they do!!

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Sorry, but I’ve been really busy posting under my other monikers.

Bad Chihuahua (Sent Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:34 AM)

Amen! The first truthful thing you've EVER said!

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Matt, Milpitas, CA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:54:46 GMT

Republicans have (had) built themselves a coaliton of one-issue adherents. Their national political strategy and policy is to sate the interests of those one-issue voters.

A key constituentcy is the fervent religious voter, who looks for what they consider "wholesomeness" in their candidates. Let me give you a little hint - politicians as a whole are not wholesome.

The Republicans are now in a terrible bind. Their coalition of diverse one-interest voters cannot be sated NOW by any one single policy. So they have no policy. Gay bait here, vote for no taxes there, say a few Pledge of Allegiances and prayers there -- it's not gonna work now.

Bush had taken the country so low that a critical amount of voters are now looking to get something done, not just posture and vent.

Adios.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

eagle1776 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:11:52 GMT

When members of the party of lockstep politics turns on one of their own he's in big trouble. Sanford might as well resign now and get it over with. If he doesn't now he may be forced to later or spend money the state of South Carolina doesn't have and impach his sorry butt and throw him out on the street. But Argentina won't cry for him, they may well welcome him. (Imagine this...Marcos Sanford, Presidente de Argentina)

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Drew, Cincinnati, Ohio — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:13:40 GMT

Govenor Sanford has taken a page from RNC Chairman Steele, he has planned this all along.
What a ticket they can form for 2010 with Sanford/Palin or Palin/Sanford???
Sounds like a winner...for us Democrats!

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Juan Valdez — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:28:37 GMT

He should have consulted with Los Angeles' Mayor Villaraigosa. He got away with it, and was just sworn in for his second term. The secret? Keep your mouth shut, and your pants zipped!

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sandy glendale heights — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:37:26 GMT

do you suppose Sanford is mentally ill? Why else would he stand up there and humiliate himself and his wife and children. I don't often comment but I love reading first read blog. Have a good Holiday everyone.

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'nuff said — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:57:14 GMT

He said he's "trying to learn how to love his wife again." And she's still there? Both need counseling - not to save the marriage, but to save themselves.

As for Palin - who cares...

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Charleston, SC — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:01:53 GMT

The most irritating element is that these Republican politicians go to such great lengths to flash their religion and proclaim their "right hand of God" ethics. So, it has been redeeming to watch as higher powers have put them in their place and knocked them off their moral high horses. Amen to that!

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Vermont Girl in Denver — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:20:00 GMT

Sanford should have stepped off the plane, and simply resigned with no further comment. This would have been dead within the week.
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Agree with you 100% Sean. He has some serious underlying problems if he was willing to put his family through this since it first hit the news cycle. No one know what goes on in a marriage except the 2 who are married. He needs to resign and work on his family...however they end up.

GOP watch: Sanford's days numbered?

Robert G, Albany, NY — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:23:58 GMT

Talking about the affair at length really does seem like a sign of a nervous breakdown. That, and the fact that he DID go AWOL while using the state's money to do it should constitute removal from office.

Personally, the adultery thing doesn't bother me; powerful people (men & women) take lovers outside of marriage all the time. It's part of the human condition and all of the moral condemnations of the churches can't make it go away.

He does seem to be caught in the middle between who he needs to be and who he wants to be, and the conflict really is unbalancing him. Maureen Dowd at the NYTimes described this apparent personality schism quite acidicly in her last column. I hope he and his family get the help they need.