Governor Mark Sanford Spends Father’s Day Weekend With His Mistress

The leader of the state of South Carolina seems to have his priorities screwed up. Should the residents of South Carolina be wondering whether this man is capable of respecting anyone? How do you put any faith in a married man who will choose to spend Father’s Day with the other woman instead of his own children?

After being missing in action for 7 days, Governor Mark Sanford admitted to an affair with a “dear, dear friend” from Argentina. He had been in Argentina with his affair partner instead of hiking the Appalachian Trail as earlier reported by his staff.

Governor Sanford is the head of the Republican Governor’s Association and it has been rumored that he will run for president in 2012. Sanford was first elected Governor of South Carolina in 2002.

Sanford said he will resign from his post as head of the Republican Governor’s Association but will not resign as Governor. I have a feeling the heat is going to be on for a resignation though. Southern republicans don’t look kindly upon men who engage in affairs, especially those who disregard their children in the process.

What we have here is another example of a high profile, powerful thinking he is untouchable. This has to be a case of someone feeling his station in life protects him from the consequences of bad behavior.

How else could he justify his behavior other than to think he is exempt from what most consider right and wrong.

I will say this…I’ve been in love and longed for the company of the one I loved. I’ve never been so swept up in it that I allowed it to interfere with or damage those who love me or shirked my responsibility to those dependent on me.

There is something flawed in the character of men like Mark Sanford and the world of politics seems to be a breeding ground for such men lately.

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