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HARRELL: ‘FOR THE GOOD OF OUR STATE, SANFORD SHOULD STEP ASIDE’
The Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives has joined a growing chorus of Republicans calling for Gov. Mark Sanford’s resignation.
In a much anticipated letter delivered to Sanford Tuesday, Bobby Harrell formally called on the governor to resign.
“What has become clear is that Sanford’s issues will continue to dominate our state as long as he remains in office,” Harrell said. “Whether he should be removed from office is a question that will need to be answered from the State Ethics Commission investigation, but our state’s future is too important to have the governor’s issues overshadow everything we do for the next fifteen months. For the good of our state, Sanford should step aside.”
The results of the Ethics Commission investigation into allegations that Sanford used state aircraft for personal travel, violated state law by using high-priced airfare, and didn’t report the use of private aircraft will be released soon.
“The issues we have facing our state and the work that needs to be accomplished is too important for us to spend this next year bogged down with the distractions Sanford’s actions have created,” said Harrell. “South Carolina needs strong and effective leadership to address the pressing issues facing our state.
“This is a disappointing situation, but a necessary step for the public restoration of trust to our state’s highest elected office and the only way to allow our state to move forward.”
Harrell joins Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer and numerous state legislators in asking Sanford to step down.
Sanford will be a guest on News Radio 560 WVOC AM with Kevin Cohen Tuesday at 5 p.m. and the Harrell letter will no doubt come up.
Sanford was on his game today on the radio. The callers were firm but respectful and he did well. He talked about his desire to perform his job properly, and honorably.
The people of SC are good people. They understand his mistakes, and they understand the noise made by greedy politicians.
I think people that count him out are going to be very very surprised.
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Mark Sanford preaches the sanctity of marriage and personal responsibility while screwing around on his wife, and doing it on state funds.
He is a liar and cheater. He also is associated with the C Street Family, a weird cult in D.C. who call themselves “Christians” but believe they don’t have to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, that they are above the rules.
Mark Sanford is a liar, and a sick man who thinks he is god like. He needs to be tarred and feathered and removed from office.
He also owes President Bill Clinton , his family and the good people of South Carolina apologies.
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[...] Tuesday, House Speaker Bobby Harrell called for the governor’s resignation, saying, “for the good of our state, Sanford should step [...]
[...] Tuesday, House Speaker Bobby Harrell called for the governor’s resignation, saying, “for the good of our state, Sanford should step [...]