The Sanfords at a black tie event. If there's anyone who has escaped the scandal surrounding South Carolina governor Mark Sanford with her reputation intact, it's Jenny Sanford . The first lady of South Carolina, who was thrust into the spotlight after her husband disappeared briefly in June and later admitted to an extramarital affair, has appeared in a Vogue spread, annnounced plans to publish a book, and launched a website in her name. According to South Carolina's The State , Mrs... Read Full Story
Barbara Walters thinks this year's roster of fascinating people is a little edgier, more current and less obvious than usual. Of course, the fact that she's compiling a new list is no surprise. Airing Dec. 9 at 10 p.m. EST on ABC, "Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009" is her 17th edition. But the choices this time, she says, "are hopefully more adventurous," in contrast to last year's, which (boasting the likes of Michael Phelps, Tom Cruise, Tina Fey, Barack... Read Full Story
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford pauses during a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill October 29, 2008 in Washington, DC. The hearing was focused on economic recovery and job creation through investment. (Getty Images) more pics » Jenny Sanford did not stand by her man. DON'T MISS NY Times Columnist Calls Sanford 'A Complete Loony' Sanford Admits Affair With Argentinian Woman Maria Belen Shapur South Carolina Governor's Office: Sanford Wasn't Missing, He Was... Read Full Story
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faces ethics charges he broke state laws more than three dozen times by violating rules on airplane travel and campaign money, according to details of the allegations released Monday. It's up to the state attorney general to decide whether to file criminal charges. Sanford's lawyers have claimed the allegations involve minor and technical aspects of the law. The second-term Republican governor has been under scrutiny since he vanished for five days over the... Read Full Story
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will face an ethics panel to answer charges that he may have violated state law, which his lawyer said would give the once-popular politician a chance to present his side in an investigation into his travel and campaign finance practices. The State Ethics Commission ruled Wednesday that the governor would have a hearing early next year, but did not provide details of its decision or the specific charges the governor would face. The decision came after the... Read Full Story
A South Carolina legislator says he will introduce a resolution to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford when lawmakers return next week for a special session on unemployment benefits. Republican Rep. Greg Delleney said Tuesday he expects the measure will be sent to a committee and will get impeachment proceedings started. There are no plans for now for the full Legislature to take up impeachment before the regular session resumes in January. Leaders of the South Carolina Republican Party and 61 of 72... Read Full Story
A Highway Patrol trooper stopped South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's car for speeding, but let his protective detail driver go without a ticket, an official said Wednesday. State Department of Public Safety Director Mark Keel said he had reviewed a recording of the stop and that the State Law Enforcement Division agent will now be cited. Keel did not say how fast Sanford's car was going Tuesday on Interstate 385, a heavily traveled route between Columbia and Greenville, but the recording... Read Full Story
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is reviewing how three state-funded universities use their airplanes even as he faces scrutiny for his own travel practices. In response to a Sept. 1 request, Clemson University, the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina have provided records for flights officials took to meetings, conferences and sports events in recent years. Republican House Speaker Bobby Harrell says the inquiry is an attempt to distract from Sanford's... Read Full Story
AP - Gov. Mark Sanford's tearful confession that he quietly disappeared from the state for five days to rendezvous with his lover in Argentina has shattered his marriage and dimmed his once-bright political future. Read Full Story
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford used state aircraft for personal and political trips, often bringing along his wife and children — contrary to state law regarding official use, an Associated Press investigation has found. According to state budget law, "Any and all aircraft owned or operated by agencies of the State Government shall be used only for official business." Records reviewed by the AP show that since he took office in 2003, the two-term Republican has taken trips on state... Read Full Story
