SC GOP censures Gov. Sanford over absence, affair
COLUMBIA (AP) - Fellow Republicans have censured South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford after he left the state last month on a secret trip to Argentina to meet his mistress.
The state GOP met for more than three hours by phone Monday before 22 members of the executive committee voted to formally reprimand Sanford. Ten others voted to ask him to resign, while nine voted to support him.
In a statement, Sanford says he appreciates the party's position and will continue to work to earn back its trust.
Sanford might have survived a state probe last week into his travel, but plenty of his fellow Republicans say they are still hearing from unhappy constituents.
The governor also has repeatedly said he will serve his remaining 18 months in office.
The state GOP met for more than three hours by phone Monday before 22 members of the executive committee voted to formally reprimand Sanford. Ten others voted to ask him to resign, while nine voted to support him.
In a statement, Sanford says he appreciates the party's position and will continue to work to earn back its trust.
Sanford might have survived a state probe last week into his travel, but plenty of his fellow Republicans say they are still hearing from unhappy constituents.
The governor also has repeatedly said he will serve his remaining 18 months in office.
posted by BP News Bureau | 3:06 PM
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