2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumSanford Won’t Run For Office Again If He Loses S.C. Race
BRUCE SMITH MAY 7, 2013, 11:33 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford said Tuesday that he wont run for office again if he fails in his quest for political redemption and loses the race for the congressional seat he previously held for three terms.
Sanford made the remarks to reporters after casting his own ballot in the special election. He faces Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the sister of political satirist Stephen Colbert, in the race for the 1st District congressional seat.
The former governor, once mentioned as a potential GOP presidential contender, also said Tuesday that he is tired but cautiously optimistic as one of the more unusual campaigns in a state known for rough-and-tumble politics draws to a close.
Sanford saw his political career disintegrate four years ago when he disappeared for five days, telling his staff he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. He returned to admit he had been in Argentina with his mistress a woman to whom he is now engaged.
Full article
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/sanford-wont-run-for-office-again-if-he-loses-sc-race.php
onehandle
(51,122 posts)He who must not be named.
OMG. Martin made that same joke, ten seconds after I posted that response.
Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)Given that he is a pathological liar.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,425 posts)Let's hope he makes good on his *promise* if/when he loses.
Parable Arable
(126 posts)He'll attempt to hike the Appalachian back into office if he fails this time around
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)I'd like that...