Mark Sanford Congratulates Candice Glover

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Representative Mark Sanford rose to the floor to congratulate constituent Candice Glover, who last night won the title of ‘American Idol.’
His remarks:
“I have the pleasure of rising today to congratulate Lowcountry native and St. Helena Island’s own Candice Glover on winning the title of American Idol. She is the daughter of [...]

Welcome To Congress, Mark “Sanfrod”

U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford got a rude reception upon his return to the halls of Congress this week. According to Roll Call, his own staff couldn’t even spell his name correctly – incorrectly listing him as ‘Mark Sanfrod’ in a press release on his new congressional website.
Take a look …
 
Ha! That’s too funny …
The Roll [...]

Sanford Addresses U.S. House

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Representative Mark Sanford rose to the floor during the debate on Obamacare Repeal. It was his first time addressing the House following his swearing-in yesterday.
His remarks:
“I rise with a chorus of others in this whole notion of repealing Obamacare, primarily because of its financial impact. At the end of the day, [...]

Mark Sanford’s Circus Comes To Town

Former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford is officially a member of the U.S. House of Representatives … again.
Sanford was sworn in to his new/ old post this week … and was promptly interviewed by gossip website TMZ, which wanted to know if the scandal scarred politician thought his comeback boded well for U.S. Rep. Anthony Wiener, [...]

Mark Sanford To Be Sworn In

Charleston, SC - May 14, 2013 - Representative-elect Mark Sanford will be sworn into Congress tomorrow (Wednesday, May 15th) at approximately 5:15 p.m. The swearing in will take place in the U.S. House of Representatives chamber. The swearing in is open to press and public with appropriate ID/credentials.
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“Disgruntled Democrat” Sounds Off

When we really begin dissecting the issues plaguing the Democratic Party in South Carolina, there is a narrative that becomes more apparent each election cycle; Columbia chooses candidates. The race for South Carolina’s first congressional district started with two good candidates, but saw a rush to Elizabeth Colbert-Busch’s side.
At an event in the Low Country [...]

Bitches Be Whining Again

This website was less than enthusiastic about U.S. Rep.-elect Mark Sanford’s congressional candidacy. Not only did we endorse one of his rivals in the “Republican” primary process, but we refrained from supporting him against Democratic candidate Elizabeth Colbert-Busch. Why? It wasn’t because Sanford has a penis, it was because he totally flaked out in a debate [...]

Sanford For “Foreign Affairs” Committee?

U.S. Representative-elect Mark Sanford (R-Gentina) hasn’t drawn his committee assignments yet, but it’s a safe bet the “Republican” leadership in Washington, D.C. will make its selections with an eye on bottling up the former South Carolina “Lov Guv.”
Fiscally liberal GOP leaders – who turned their back on Sanford at a key moment in his special [...]

Mark Sanford: You’re Invited

Friends:
It’s been a whirlwind couple of days since the election…thank you again for your part in bringing it about! A quick note to update you on the arrangements that are being made on the swearing-in front…
First, we are planning a pre swearing-in party for Monday night. The party will begin at 7:30PM at Molly Darcy’s, [...]

Mark Sanford: “Representative Buddha?”

U.S. Rep.-elect Mark Sanford isn’t a practicing Buddhist, but the Eastern meditation techniques have been a key component of his political comeback.
Sanford discussed his views on Buddhism and meditation during an interview with Yahoo! News the day before his reelection to the U.S. Congress. His remarks obviously didn’t generate much pre-election buzz, but the interview has [...]

Stephen Colbert Responds To His Sister’s Defeat

Comedy Central faux conservative comedian Stephen Colbert was an active participant in his sister Elizabeth Colbert-Busch’s failed congressional campaign – lending his star power and fundraising prowess to her unsuccessful bid to defeat former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford in South Carolina’s first congressional district.
How is he taking her surprisingly lopsided loss?
“I gotta tell you, tonight [...]

The Mark Sanford Trespassing Hearing Is Off

Less than forty-eight hours after winning election to the U.S. Congress – and less than 24 hours after assuming office – U.S. Rep.-elect Mark Sanford was scheduled to face a Charleston County family court judge on allegations that he has habitually trespassed on his ex-wife’s property in violation of their 2010 divorce decree.
Wait … what?
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