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Posted Jun 24th 2009 2:26PM by TMZ Staff

The Republican Governor of South Carolina just confirmed everyone's suspicions -- he went missing for five days because he was not-so-secretly cheating on his wife.

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Gov. Mark Sanford just admitted to jetting over to Argentina to hook up with a woman who was not his wife -- and said the affair started about a year ago.

He asked for forgiveness from pretty much everyone, including his wife and 4 kids. He's resigned as chairman of the Republican Governors Association but did not resign as Governor of South Carolina.

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31. Sad day for his family and personal life. Refreshing as a political figure. That was a honest and heartfelt apology, unlike what does the word "is" mean. Regardless of his political record we need more HUMANS like that in office!

Posted at 2:58PM on Jun 24th 2009 by ON

32. This goes across all party lines, what did Clinton do right in the Oval Office? All of them play high and mighty and they're all s--mbags.

Posted at 2:58PM on Jun 24th 2009 by It don't matta

33. That must be some pretty sweet p*ssy to travel across the world...sham f*cking wow.

Posted at 2:58PM on Jun 24th 2009 by DizzyGuy

34. I guess this sccummbagg piece of excreement is trying to emulate Bill Clintoon and Johnny Edwards

Posted at 2:58PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Poopyhead

35. @ Sam,

Sorry Sam, but Bill Clinton, Elliot Spitzer and John Edwards aren't Republicans. And neither is this douche since he supported McCain

Posted at 2:58PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Sam is a dumba$$

36. They ALL do it....ELIOT SPITZER...Governor of New York.........Resigned because of hiring prostitutes......DEMOCRAT

Posted at 2:59PM on Jun 24th 2009 by midTN

37. Just another lying scum bag that doesn't have one ounce of integrity/character!! When will people learn? At some point, things like infidelity catches up with you! The choices you make today will determine (at least partly) what your future holds.

Don't be stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:59PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Jimbo

38. It doesn't matter what party they are from because they let the power get to their head! If they lived like everyday people, the same people who voted them in, then maybe they would stop messing around and just do the job they were hired to do!!! I did a quick Google search and came up with these headlines, all in the past few years.
Detroit mayor charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct. Baltimore mayor indicted on theft and perjury. New Jersey mayor indicted. A federal grand jury charged former Illinois governor. Nevada’s lieutenant governor indicted. Former Alabama governor indicted. Kentucky governor indicted. Puerto Rico governor indicted. Senator indicted. State senator indicted. Kentucky judge indicted. Former Alabama judge indicted. District clerk indicted. Nevada boxing judge indicted. Former Arizona Municipal Court Judge Indicted. Federal judge indicted in sex abuse case.
Ex-judge indicted on federal corruption charges. THEY ALL HAD POSITION, POWER AND PRIVILEGE, AND THEY ALL ABUSED IT. VOTE THEM OUT AND VOTE WISELY!!

Posted at 3:01PM on Jun 24th 2009 by jen

39. Yes, the democrats do it too...but then they don't claim to be the moral majority, family values, holier than thou crowd, either. IT'S THE HYPOCRISY PEOPLE!!!

Posted at 3:00PM on Jun 24th 2009 by henrythecat

40. What if the guy was legitimately unhappy? At least he didn't kill anyone which seems to be trendy these days. Only criticism would be deal with your home and family first before wondering out. Also, you can't just go missing. I know you probably get tired of constantly have to be in public eye but my first thought was that something terrible happened to you. Its not good for the average american's morale.

Posted at 3:00PM on Jun 24th 2009 by clap42

41. At least this guy fessed up to it without any arm twisting and didn't hide behind his wife like liberals do

Posted at 3:00PM on Jun 24th 2009 by tara

42. Let me see if i got this right-The pig flew down to Argentina on Fathers day Weekend (has 4 or five boys i believe) to get a piece of tail (THE WIFE ACCORDING TO HIM KNOWS ABOUT THIS) AND NOW BECAUSE HE GOT CAUGHT HE WANTS FOREGIVNESS Whats the matter with you people in S.C.-GET RID OF THIS A-HOLE.Republicans suck.

Posted at 4:44PM on Jun 24th 2009 by don from canada

43. At least he didn't have to pay for it with personal checks like that moron Spitzer, LOL!!!!

Posted at 3:03PM on Jun 24th 2009 by hahahha

44. #37.......so are you saying the dems don't believe in morals, family values, or religious convictions?........LOL

Posted at 3:04PM on Jun 24th 2009 by midTN

45. What a whack! A very horny whack.

Steve Jobs resigned to go take care of his personal business - because he understands he has a responsibility to his shareholders. His shareholders!!

This guy is so selfish and thoughtless and horny he can't fathom the concept of "responsibility" to his taxpayers.

He is like the bad babysitter - you pay her to do a job, and you think the babysitter is in charge of things, only to find out she called her boyfriend over and they partied while you were out.

Posted at 3:04PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Lynbo

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