SC governor admits affair, resigns national GOP post after secret visit to woman in Argentina

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After going AWOL for seven days, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday that he had secretly flown to Argentina to visit a woman with whom he was having an affair. Wiping away tears, he apologized to his family and gave up a national Republican Party post, but was silent on whether he would resign.

SC governor admits affair, resigns GOP post after misleading staff about South American trip

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After going AWOL for seven days, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday that he had secretly flown to Argentina to visit a woman with whom he was having an affair. Wiping away tears, he apologized to his family and gave up a national Republican Party post, but was silent on whether he would resign.

SC Gov. Mark Sanford admits affair, resigns as chairman of Republican Governors Association

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After going AWOL for seven days, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday that he had secretly flown to Argentina to visit a woman with whom he was having an affair. Wiping away tears, he apologized to his family and gave up a national Republican Party post, but was silent on whether he would resign.

AP Sources: Minn. governor won’t seek a third term, perhaps signaling 2012 presidential run

NEW YORK — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty won’t seek a third term, GOP officials said Tuesday ahead of an expected announcement that will fuel speculation of a 2012 presidential run by the Republican.

Presidential campaigning returns to Iowa, state that never tires of politics; 2012 already?

DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s been six months since voters handed Barack Obama the White House, and in the minds of a lot of Iowa activists that means only one thing: It’s time to start the campaign again.

Obama says unemployment system should be a stepping stone to future work, not a safety net

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants unemployment insurance to become a stepping stone for future work by making it easier to enroll in school or job training. Whether he succeeds will depend on the willingness of states and colleges to change the rules.

Past, potential Republican candidates for president launch policy group

WASHINGTON — No more “Party of No.”

45 years after Freedom Summer, Miss. quietly gets rid of laws meant to thwart civil rights

JACKSON, Miss. — While researching a case, attorney Ed Blackmon stumbled across leftovers of Mississippi’s segregationist past — laws enacted to discourage the fight for equal rights for blacks.

Poll

Would you vote for Barack Obama if he contests today?
Loading ... Loading ...

Latest Tweets

Haley barbour

  • MHA Gov. Haley Barbour announced there will be a special election on Nov. 17 for the District 117 representative in the House https://ow.ly/tEjF
  • GlobalAtheist Jamie Franks (D-Miss.): Haley Barbour Tried to Hide Donation from Pickering to... - https://galink.us/xal5h/ #atheist
  • robertfreedland Governor Haley Barbour (R), Governor of FAILING Mississippi Healthcare State: Tort Reform is answer to problems: https://bit.ly/QpC2A
  • TravelNewsFeeds budget trip No real penalties for violating law: Haley Barbour to travel to Asia on a business trip .. https://bit.ly/Y6rUg
  • mississippiBNN Yall Politics: GWC - Barbour feeling Musgroves pain: GWC - Barbour feeling Musgroves pain When Haley Barbour .. https://bit.ly/3f9tg3
  • mississippiBNN Ipse Blogit: Louisiana Democratic Party files FEC complaint against Haley Barbour, Chip Pickering, and David Vi.. https://bit.ly/n7Deh
  • MDESWINJobs Governor Haley Barbour has issued a proclamation declaring October as Lets Get Working, Mississippi month. https://tinyurl.com/yapgclr
  • AllAmerPatriots Statement Of Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour https://tinyurl.com/yd9j23y
  • Mississipp_Jobs States Resist Medicaid Growth: The list includes Mississippi, governed by Haley Barbour, chairman of the Republ.. https://bit.ly/JBnyf
  • ZakbananaV CNN puts Gov. Haley Barbour on; Barbour more or less repeats misinfo about Obama admin positions. :-P

Latest Friend Feeds

Haley barbour

  • pixelbell RT @MarshallRamsey: Asia trip update: Gov. Haley Barbour learned his first Japanese word today -- Sake.
  • wolfhesse Governor playing ACORN politics|Gov. Haley Barbour last week put out a notice ordering the state Department of ..
  • wonojo Governor Haley Barbour arrived in Malaysia today - Yall Politics (blog) https://bit.ly/b8w0e
  • wonojo Yall Politics: Governor Haley Barbour arrived in Malaysia today : Governor Haley Barbour arrived in Malaysia t.. https://bit.ly/jjU8T
  • wonojo Gov. Haley Barbour's office has announced he's in Malaysia today for one stop on an Asian economic development .. https://bit.ly/iB30L.
  • wonojo Governor Haley Barbour arrived in Malaysia today: ... the US The Governor and First Lady Marsha Barbour will al..
  • repley al.com - Obama shouldve talked to Drs. and Haley Barbour before...
  • sottolaw #tcot RGA Chairman Haley Barbour explains why Cap and Trade is so Bad for our Economy: Energy101: The foll.. https://bit.ly/4lGxG3
  • polymath22 They don't speak for me https://bit.ly/ov5U3 #tcot #gop
  • jimmysky @GumpB well...I get Janet Reno and Janet Nepolitano mixed up (both still better Fantasy Football picks than Haley Barbour)
  • jimmysky I get Haley Barbour https://digs.by/PHh confused with Tiki Barbour https://digs.by/PHj
  • tinnitus MS: Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says energy and health care proposals in Washington will hurt Alabama and Mis..
  • tinnitus Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says energy and health care proposals in Washington will hurt Alabama and Mississ..
  • reland1 RT @Slarue: MS Gov. Haley Barbour says his state has saved millions due to tort reform.
  • graywalker @JxnFreePress Haley Barbour needs to Go Away, he is killing Mississippi.
  • andycarvin Anyone notice Haley Barbour has begun his image campaign to prep for RNC Pres nomination Biggest hurdle: Fmr RNC Chair. Insiders not wanted
  • woodiah Barry Governor Haley Barbour (R-MS)..."tort reform" and other things...video https://tinyurl.com/lu4b9k.
  • robertbluey @LansingG has a good interview with Gov. Haley Barbour after his @Heritage speech on tort reform.
  • woodiah Governor Haley Barbour (R-MS)..."tort reform" and other things...video https://tinyurl.com/lu4b9k
  • ecumbee @Heritage Haley Barbour is not from Ga
Protected by Comment Guard Pro