Another Republican Makes an Abortion Gaffe, Krugman Takes On Christie, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 28, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including first day highlights of the Republican National Convention and Mark Sanford makes wedding plans. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

S. Carolina Gubernatorial Hopeful Hit With Affair Accusation

Staff / Truthdig May 24, 2010 Although she categorically denies the story, Nikki Haley, a GOP up-and-comer who's angling to replace scandal-tainted South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, is now obliged to answer to rumors that she herself has dabbled in extramarital relations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Victim, After All

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Feb 8, 2010 Jenny Sanford was my role model, until I read her book. I once wrote that the wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford offered "a new and improved version of the betrayed political spouse -- neither enabler nor victim." I was wrong. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

No Impeachment for South Carolina Governor

Staff / Truthdig Dec 10, 2009 South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's affair with an Argentine may have exacted a personal cost and made him more vulnerable politically, but it looks as if his conduct won't cost him his job. A panel of his state's lawmakers have decided his indiscretions don't merit impeachment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ethics Troubles Loom Large for S.C. Governor

Staff / Truthdig Nov 24, 2009 Looks like South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's extramarital activities, which were brought to light last summer after a faux Appalachian Trail excursion (by way of Argentina), aren't going to be wiped from the record anytime soon. Sanford is now looking at 37 ethics charges, at least a few of which appear related to his affair. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Letterman Heckles Obama’s Heckler

Staff / Truthdig Sep 11, 2009 Two can play this game, Joe Wilson. While the South Carolina congressman's heckle heard ’round the country triggered dismay from his opponents and enthusiasm from his supporters, Rep. Wilson's "You lie!" war cry to Obama provided humor fodder for David Letterman's Thursday night show. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

60 S.C. GOP Reps Want Sanford Out

Staff / Truthdig Sep 9, 2009 Although he's been trying to hang tough as South Carolina's governor ever since this summer's infidelity drama unfolded, Mark Sanford has some new impediments -- 60 of them, to be exact -- that could keep him from serving out his term. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sanford Won’t Be ‘Hangin’ Up the Spurs’ Before His Term Ends

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2009 The pressure on South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford to resign hasn't let up since his revelation earlier this summer of his extramarital escapades in Argentina, but for his part, Sanford says he's staying put for the remainder of his term, thank y'all very much. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pushing Sanford to Step Down

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2009 Looks like Mark Sanford's days as governor of South Carolina could well be numbered. Despite his public shows of contrition and creative application of biblical themes to the particulars of his life, Sanford can't seem to get past his Argentine assignation, as least in the eyes of his detractors -- one of whom is the state's No. 2, Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Not All Scandals Are Equal

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2009 Bill Maher compares the letters of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who fell in love in Argentina, with the texts of former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, who fell for congressional pages. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

South Carolina GOP Souring on Sanford

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2009 Despite Gov. Mark Sanford's public mea culpas and hopeful Scriptural references, it seems that several prominent figures from South Carolina's Republican ranks are putting the heat on him to devote himself fully to his family -- and we all know what that political parlance means. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hiking

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Jun 26, 2009 Dig deeper