S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford is not AWOL, he’s apparently just getting a little R&R after a lengthy political battle over a disputed pot of federal “stimulus” dollars.
In a statement released to FITS, here’s what Sanford Communications Director Joel Sawyer had to say about the governor’s whereabouts, which suddenly became the subject of rampant political speculation Monday afternoon …
“Gov. Sanford is taking some time away from the office this week to recharge after the stimulus battle and the legislative session, and to work on a couple of projects that have fallen by the wayside. We are not going to discuss the specifics of his travel arrangements or his security arrangements.”
Hmmm … so that explains that …
Funny, for a guy with zero influence the guessing game over Sanford’s exact location got pretty hot and bothered today, with several reporters nearly giving themselves hernias while playing the “Where’s Waldo: Gubernatorial Edition” game.
So where is the governor?
Your guess is as good as ours … even First Lady Jenny Sanford says she has no clue.
Update - Phil Bailey of the S.C. Senate Democratic Caucus has the first funny tweet on this … “Some disheveled looking man is on my front porch. Khakis, a blue oxford shirt (untucked) and a copy of ‘The World is Flat’. Just kidding, people.”
Update II – La Socialista (a.k.a. The State newspaper) now has a story up on Sanford’s disappearing act.
Update III - Wow. The Washington Post‘s Chris Cillizza is on the story, too. Crazy.
Update IV – The lovely Mrs. Sic Willie has vetoed our founding editor’s suggestion that perhaps he, too, could disappear for four days without telling her where he was going.
Update V – Drudge? Above the fold? With a picture?
Good Lord …
By Tyler June 22, 2009 at 4:05 pm
How come his staff knows where he is, but his wife does not?
By Tyler June 22, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Also – he would have missed Fathers’ Day – no way this is just a little fishing trip.
By Not Sayin', Just Sayin' June 22, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Two words: chasing poontang
By Toyota Kawaski June 22, 2009 at 4:25 pm
He along with Fits staff is in the Castro district of San Francisco.
By HammerheadSC June 22, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Jakie has more things to worry about than Sanford. I swear he has some sort of man crush or something for how much he focuses on him.
By Neocon June 22, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Obama had him knocked off Chicago style…
By Not Sayin', Just Sayin' June 22, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Hell, maybe Jenny had him knocked off Chicago style. She’s a Chi-town kid from birth, unlike The One.
By Matt June 22, 2009 at 4:53 pm
So he doesn’t even tell his wife where he is??? Hmmm, now the questions turn to possible scandal.
First John Ensign, now…
By G.L. June 22, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Now it’s the top story on Drudge.
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By AlexS June 22, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Its also above the “fold” on Drudge…with a picture
By If the shoe fits... June 22, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Same guy who flew around the State touting transparency in government except when it comes to him,huh? Rep.Haley needs to demand a roll call on his wherabouts!
By Liberaltarian June 22, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Three thoughts:
1. His car has OnStar doesn’t it? Wait, probably canceled it to save the monthly fee.
2. If he is trying to start some “Atlas Shrugged”-themed disappearing act, please hurry up and his fellow fringe right-wingers disappear.
3. As a village without our idiot, who is going to step up in his absence? Is Bauer in charge?
By Clemson2009 June 22, 2009 at 5:36 pm
We can only hope he will never return to South Carolina…
…for the sake of the 4 million South Carolina residents.
By Charles June 22, 2009 at 5:46 pm
I trust we now all know this man could never be President of the United States.
By me June 22, 2009 at 5:53 pm
wow, you really have no clue do you clemson2009? I assume you think the so called “stimulus” will help us as well?
By male sapphist June 22, 2009 at 6:19 pm
He was spotted in North Georgia pushing over the Georgia Guidestones with his herculean strength with a copy of Catcher in the Rye in his back pocket and an Ayn Rand missive clinched between his teeth.
By CNSYD June 22, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Tired from the “fight”? What effort did he expend? He knew it was a lost cause and a publicity stunt from the get go.
By JoeSchmoe June 22, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Jake Knotts: “I want to know immediately who is running the executive branch in the governor’s absence”
Well that’s easy. The same people who normally run it – the legislative branch.
By Jeffy June 22, 2009 at 6:36 pm
He is at a Dungeons and Dragons convention with BIN! Sharing a room I’m sure. (to save money of course)
By Natasha June 22, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Guess he can kiss those prezzy aspirations buh-bye. What a PR disaster.
By here markie markie June 22, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Where is he today? Hell, I been wonderin’ where he’s been for aboout 7 years.
By Dave June 22, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Just more jokes at our state’s expense…
By LarrysGrip June 22, 2009 at 11:18 pm
How many can enjoy a flower, a stream or a walk? Anonymity blossoms foolishly once again for summer is here. It is way too hot for folks to be out in all this heat. Get hydrated. Best, Larry
By wango tango June 23, 2009 at 7:01 am
Just a thought—-could he be with Jay Hodge?