Dear Friends in South Carolina:
I need you to explain something to me. How is it possible that Mark Sanford is a viable candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat vacated by Rep. Tim Scott? I realize that this district skews Republican. I get it. But even Republicans can’t possibly want to vote for THIS Republican.
Let’s recap his behavior as S.C. governor in June 2009:
- Told everyone, including his wife, that he was hiking the Appalachian Trail.
- Was incommunicado for more than four days.
- Turned off his personal and work cell phones. (The governor. No contact. The highest-ranking official in the state.)
- Got caught by a reporter at the Atlanta airport as he was getting off a flight from Argentina.
- Admitted that he flew to Buenos Aires for a booty call.
- Paid a $74,000 ethics fine, the largest in state history, for using public money to fly for personal purposes.
Sanford and his lady love
His wife, Jenny, divorced him. Smart lady.
Even people in his own party called him out.
Irrational behavior. Lies, lies, lies. (Sen. Jake Knotts)
Yet S.C. voters haven’t kicked him to the curb. In fact, polls indicate that he and his Democratic rival, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, are neck and neck.
Yes, she’s a Democrat asking for a traditionally Republican seat. Yes, she’s the sister of Stephen Colbert, which works against her in some circles. But COME ON!
You’re going to believe THIS guy when he starts talking about ethics and values?
I believe in second chances, but this is ridiculous.
So I ask you, my friends: How is Sanford a viable candidate? Please tell me the polls just made the race look close. Please tell me he won’t win the special election today. Please.
Hello?
Sigh.
Beth
*UPDATE: He freakin’ won!
Observe and report 
One is a Republican who betrayed everything he and his God stands for, the other is a liberal who likes unions, Beth. You can’t let a liberal in office. They’ll set a bad example for the kids.
Sorry for the “On” comment. I tried to post this using WordPress’ iPhone app and it failed.
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I deleted the extraneous “On.”
I understand about those bad-apple liberals but I still can’t believe he’s an option.
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