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Mark Sanford Reunites With The Reporter Who Exposed His “Argentine Tail”

“LUV GOV” WORKING THE PRESS … S.C. governor Mark Sanford paid a visit to the offices of The (Hilton Head, S.C.) Island Packet this week – ostensibly to discuss the contours of the interior of his navel.  Or the nuances of “what it all means.”  Or just how deep inside the…

“LUV GOV” WORKING THE PRESS …

S.C. governor Mark Sanford paid a visit to the offices of The (Hilton Head, S.C.) Island Packet this week – ostensibly to discuss the contours of the interior of his navel.  Or the nuances of “what it all means.”  Or just how deep inside the rectum of the “Republican” establishment he can crawl …

(Wait … we already know the answer to that last question, don’t we).

Anyway, the former “Luv Gov’s” visit to the paper – a regular occurrence – was noteworthy this time because he posed for a picture with Gina Smith, the reporter who ended his presidential aspirations in 2009 when she caught him returning from an undisclosed trip to see his Latin lover in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

What made Smith’s “gotcha” moment so impactful?  Sanford claimed he had been hiking on the Appalachian Trail at the time.

After being busted by Smith, the lovestruck politician wound up tearfully confessing his infidelity.  He then refused to shut up about how much he loved his “soulmate,” Maria Belen Chapur.

Sanford still won’t shut up about the drama between him and Chapur … who for some reason has stayed with him even after he called off their lengthy engagement in late 2014.  In fact he’s earned the nickname “Representative TMI” for his refusal to stop over-sharing about his personal life.

Anyway, Smith referred to Sanford as her “favorite politician of all time.”

“I’m always happy to see him,” she added.  “He’s a great sport who – unlike many of his brethren – does not hold grudges against reporters.”

Um, really?  We’ve had a vastly different experience with the “Luv Gov.”

Anyway, Sanford has been a profound disappointment since returning to the U.S. Congress in 2013.  Once a principled advocate for freedom and free markets, he’s turned into nothing but a corporate and partisan whore – one who invokes the divine right of kings whenever he’s criticized.

In other words, he’s not our favorite politician …

Still, we can’t be mad at Smith.  Were it not for her, this narcissist sellout could have been president of the United States.  The service she has done humanity cannot be overestimated.

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81 comments

Humpbert Humpbert March 10, 2016 at 6:17 pm

Maybe he just likes those two magnificent parts of her.

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CorruptionInColumbia March 11, 2016 at 1:49 pm

Just two? Not three, or if she’s adventurous, five?

:-)

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dwb619 March 11, 2016 at 2:16 pm

OH< you are going to Larry Flint HELL for that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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CorruptionInColumbia March 11, 2016 at 3:03 pm

:-D

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HD March 10, 2016 at 6:28 pm

“Um, really? We’ve had a vastly different experience with the “Luv Gov.”

She said he doesn’t hold grudges against reporters. She didn’t say anything about whether he holds grudges against scumbag rumormongers.

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J.Smith March 10, 2016 at 6:43 pm

Mark is flawed like the rest of us however he wrote the political playbook on how to ‘buck’ the establishment on both sides and still win elections.

Fits apparently has never forgiven Sanford for firing/getting(?) rid of him apparently for the criminal domestic violence incident and subsequent conviction.

I recall on election night in SC1 when Fits attended Sanford’s victory party and Fits reported on here that Sanford was cordial and said something like that he missed him.Despite the attacks from FitsNews on Sanford.

Life ain’t fair and we all make mistakes.Some of ya never Will.Sanford has proved to be the better man despite his personal failings, in my opinion.

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TankMcNamara March 10, 2016 at 7:41 pm

he was an arrogant prick. in my opinion.

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Mike at the Beach March 10, 2016 at 10:05 pm

Was?

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TankMcNamara March 10, 2016 at 10:18 pm

Touche’!

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 11:36 am

Opinion?

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 7:58 am

It takes a special kind of flawed to cheat on your wife using taxpayer dollars and not resign even though you said someone else who lied about their affair should.

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good,bad,&the ugly March 11, 2016 at 9:10 am

He is still seeking to be “significant” while aping a barnacle on the taxpayer’s boat of life.

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Rocky Verdad March 11, 2016 at 9:50 am

His girlfriend is wicked hot.

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The Colonel (R) March 10, 2016 at 6:48 pm

Didn’t you mean Argentine Trail? Oh wait nevermind I got it…

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Nölff March 11, 2016 at 8:11 am

AWOL…
Hiking the trail looking for tan lines.

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shifty henry March 11, 2016 at 10:55 pm

— a good one

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stumpknocker March 10, 2016 at 7:42 pm

sanford has skin in the game when it comes to the Ace Basin, i have liberal friends who vote for him on that issue, he protects his back yard and vicariously their’s.

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 2:14 pm

Nice to know he sticks up for people – when it also benefits himself, at least.

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pick me, nosepicker March 10, 2016 at 10:25 pm

“…Chapur … who for some reason has stayed with him…”

Slot Machine Syndrome.

She has invested her reputation, ego, lust, energy, etc…, and she is still waiting for the pay-off. To walk away with her tail between her legs, means she was a party to the destruction of a real marriage and the soulmate schtick was fantasy between two self-absorbed adult-children.

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Amen Corner March 11, 2016 at 7:11 am

Typical of the Republicans:
Mark and Maria
Richard and Kelly
Bob and Donna
Danny and Cynthia
Oh how the sanctimonious Republicans roll! Tout their Religion while sleeping around, cheating, stealing, immoral and unethical conduct with every concubine they can lay.
And Republicans want to cast stones at Bill Clinton?

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pick me, nosepicker March 11, 2016 at 9:06 am

We should censure them ALL for their behavior while in public office as a public servant taking taxpayer funds, while representing the people.

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Rocky Verdad March 11, 2016 at 9:49 am

Bill Clinton won election twice, proving that if you actually have some good policies that improve peoples lives, they don’t care who you screw.

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just a fact March 11, 2016 at 9:56 am

If you were to remove all blacks and Latino’s from America’s economic and education statistics then America would be doing excellent. Our unemployment and poverty rates would be pretty low. Our rank in education would improve a lot. The welfare state would shrink incredibly. America would be on top! The fact is capitalism has not failed America at all. A lot of blacks and a decent amount of Latino’s have failed capitalism even with a moderate welfare state. Capitalism requires self-responsibility and many blacks and Latino’s have proved they lack self-responsibility.

Flip March 11, 2016 at 10:01 am

“If you were to remove all blacks and Latino’s from America’s economic and education statistics then America would be doing excellent.”

Yeah, that’s not racist at all, Hitler Jr.

Rocky Verdad March 11, 2016 at 11:34 am

Our unemployment and poverty rates would be pretty low.

4.9% baby!!!!

The welfare state would shrink incredibly.

Down by 3 million over last year or so.

America would be on top!

Already is my friend!!!!

Capitalism requires self-responsibility and many blacks and Latino’s have proved they lack self-responsibility.

Like your lawn man?

Flip March 11, 2016 at 11:35 am

God bless Obama for being so patient to so many racist detractors. You too Rocky you get targeted by some very terrible insults from disgusting individuals but you are always calm and respectful. God be with you.

Rocky Verdad March 11, 2016 at 1:16 pm

And also with you.

Hey a Catholic and a KKK guy walk into a bar.

Bartender looks up, says “Hey Rocky!!! Why you coming in with Tango?”

Flip March 11, 2016 at 2:08 pm

LMAO!!!

shifty henry March 11, 2016 at 11:26 pm

Several days ago I was curious about one those teaser ads like “33 amazing photos that you won’t believe” . So I opened it up and discovered some truly interesting old fotos and one of them was —- a Ferris wheel at a carnival and every seat was taken by KKK guys in their outfits!

J.Smith March 11, 2016 at 10:15 am

Democrats are going to massively redistribute wealth by raising taxes very high on the upper class. You would assume this would cause the rich’s money to flee America but it won’t because the Democrats will have the government controlling them. The Democrats will create some law that keeps the rich in America. Socialism=control. People below the rich are going to get free healthcare, free education, probably free housing and a bunch of other free stuff all bought and paid for by the upper class. We will probably have a living wage which is a minimum income necessary for a worker to meet basic needs. Socialism should be able to last for a while in America since we have a strong upper class the government will be able to milk money from the rich for a while before America goes broke.

None of this other stuff matters.Elect Hillary or Bernie and the above is our future.

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 11:33 am

It is disgusting behavior that is for sure, but God will make sure those who exalt themselves like this will be humbled.

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Rocky Verdad March 11, 2016 at 9:48 am

Or she really likes him.

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dwb619 March 11, 2016 at 2:18 pm

Nah, she’s just using his connections while she looks for a dumber,and bigger fish to fry.

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Annie March 11, 2016 at 6:00 am

Screw this shirking SOB!

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 7:54 am

No, don’t screw him, that’s what he wants!

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Roger March 11, 2016 at 7:03 am

We live in a state that enables pieces of shit like Sandfraud to still be revlant….

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Sic Semper Tyrannis March 11, 2016 at 9:05 am

DITTO

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J.Smith March 11, 2016 at 10:04 am

National Republicans are pulling the plug on Mark Sanford’s suddenly besieged congressional campaign, POLITICO has learned — a potentially fatal blow to the former South Carolina governor’s dramatic comeback bid.

Blindsided by news that Sanford’s ex-wife has accused him of trespassing and concluding he has no plausible path to victory, the National Republican Congressional Committee has decided not to spend more money on Sanford’s behalf ahead of the May 7 special election.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/mark-sanford-nrcc-090217#ixzz42bgIWoJL

You idiots just don’t get it.Guess who won? Sanford is a brilliant politician.National Republicans have tried to pull the plug on Trump.How did that work out for em?

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 11:08 am

Sanford is a terrible person, so I’d expect terrible people to get behind him. Just like they do with Trump.

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J.Smith March 11, 2016 at 11:16 am

I don’t know.Never met him.Like his political skills and instincts.I do know that that he doesn’t have an a felony active warrant issued for his arrest.

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 11:18 am

If political skills means you have to use taxpayer dollars to fuel your adultery then count me out.

Tazmaniac March 11, 2016 at 9:58 am

“I’m always happy to see him,” she added. “He’s a great sport who – unlike many of his brethren – does not hold grudges against reporters.”

Why would he not be a great sport? He got a major poon upgrade, still has a job, and when out of the reach of the Shrew, the kids don’t seem to mind. Win, Win,Win.

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 11:16 am

Mark Sanford is proof that sin doesn’t always carry a punishment in this lifetime, but rest assured if he truly believes in Christ that justice will come eventually.

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Tazmaniac March 11, 2016 at 12:20 pm

I can’t speak with you anymore. You are a future Felon. LOLZ!

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 12:22 pm

It’s true they sentenced me to three life sentences in supermax prison for being mean on the internet. My cellmate killed four people but once I told him what I was in for he screamed for the warden and demanded to be put in another cell. LMAO!!!

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Tazmaniac March 11, 2016 at 12:26 pm

Just remember, everyone in jail is innocent. If asked “what you in for?”, always reply “THEY SAY I bullied a internet idiot.”.

policing the P March 11, 2016 at 9:19 pm

Shrew? Reports of Chapur being neurotic, suspicious, and jealous around Sanford due to his track record must be true.

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west_rhino March 11, 2016 at 10:05 am

speaking of holding grudges, Wil, are you still pissed with being fired by Sanford?

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Rocky Verdad March 11, 2016 at 11:41 am

OK folks, let’s get together here. Recommendations for Flips next Disques Account name?

I’ll get it started:

1. As swipe!!!
2. Grand Samba
3. ApeAllachianTail

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 12:01 pm

I’ll put my money on another impersonation account of either you or me. But remember it isn’t harassment when he’s the harasser.

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Guest March 11, 2016 at 12:22 pm

Law enforcement,the state attorney’s office and a judge disagreed.

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 12:28 pm

Just so you know, you don’t scare me pogo. Have a good weekend. Stop by a good church on Sunday to hear the good word and I will pray you will get saved.

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What a tangled web we weave March 11, 2016 at 1:09 pm

I don’t know.Appears to me you’re running scared.You got rid of that offensive and racist avatar shortly after you were informed about a warrant.Guess ya figured some in a jury pool would find that offensive.

Flip March 11, 2016 at 2:11 pm

Racist and offensive avatar? You mean the chihuahua pooping on the confederate flag? If you missed it that bad I’ll put it back just for you.

You see, you lied about going out for the weekend and lied about my “racist” avatar. I’m supposed to already be getting “served” from a comment you made earlier in the week. You are so full of crap. No one believes you any more. Me and Taz and Rocky are laughing at your bad attempts to scare people.

I really meant it about going to a church Sunday, and I will be praying for you. God bless you and your family. He will bless you eternally if you ask him into your life.

GrandTango March 11, 2016 at 3:30 pm

pogo loves beating puppies and small children when he is drunk….which is a daily occurance.

Flip March 11, 2016 at 4:03 pm

Pogo I did not write this. Make sure you tell Scooby and the gang so they can apprehend the right person.

Tazmaniac March 11, 2016 at 4:20 pm

It’s Old Man Withers from the amusement park!

Tazmaniac March 11, 2016 at 12:15 pm

4. Plantiff of the Apes
5. Back to the Future Plantiff
6. Oh, high again in Ohio

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 12:57 pm

Careful, you might end up a felon too! LMAO!!!

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Rocky Verdad March 11, 2016 at 1:14 pm

7. RockyIsAFag
8. WestMetroMan
9. MexICanHater

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 2:18 pm

10. Ima Sue Yu
11. D.Duke
12. Trump Dynasty

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shifty henry March 11, 2016 at 11:20 pm

13. Ivanna Tinkle

shifty henry March 11, 2016 at 11:10 pm

overheard: Flip talking to a neighbor —-
“For Mothers Day I’m getting my mom a case of Bud. After all, I’m the reason she drinks. “

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shifty henry March 11, 2016 at 11:19 pm

Flip was walking along the street the other day when he slipped and fell on dog shit. A few moments later another guy came along and slipped on the same pile. Flip said ” I just did that”. So he punched Flip in his face.

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J.Smith March 11, 2016 at 12:26 pm

Everybody have a nice weekend.Will be traveling and taking a break.

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douche bag March 11, 2016 at 2:52 pm

Turd face you do know ‘Flip’ is Will/FitsNew, don’t you?Contact Kenny Binghams attorney but STFU!

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 4:17 pm

LMAO!!! Will was probably a good little Republican and voted Trump. I can assure you I voted for Bernie Sanders, God bless him.

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Rocky Verdad March 11, 2016 at 1:18 pm

When I think back to the day ole’ Mark returned to Columbia and decided to hold his Come to Jesus press conference, and all the stuff about soulmate and his deep feelings for The One – he’s a guy right? So you gotta figure, he got some grade A quality non-stop, days at a time, twice a days when he was down there.

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CorruptionInColumbia March 11, 2016 at 1:50 pm

I’ve heard of “slow news days”, but I guess at Fits, today is a “no news day”.

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sparklecity March 11, 2016 at 2:07 pm

Ms. Smith deserves bunches of credit and she’s a “Spartanburg Girl” at that!!!
One odd thing though….FITS constantly slams that “dinosaur” called the “newspaper” (and printed media in general) but utilizes them for information and gives credit (where it is truly deserved) to reporters like Ms. Smith who are doing an invaluable and noble service.
*****Just wait and see if that draft-avoiding SOB Trump becomes Prez—that lying fake-assed sack of shit will use the First Amendment for toilet paper!!!*****

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hra March 11, 2016 at 2:56 pm

F-OH43775fghee-Clark County,Oh

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Lone Ranger March 11, 2016 at 3:13 pm

That’s right—you all-day suckers who keep reelecting this scumbag deserve just what you get

A thug-RINO-Boehner-supporting serial adulterer and liar who’s only begun to shaft you yet

But hey…I-Lie-To-Cons-And-Rip-Patriots’-Flag-WITHOUT-Your-Vote-Joe Wilson—yes…YOU

When we take out Mark-Sure-I-Left-My-Wife-And-Four-Sons-Sanford—you WILL go down, too !!!

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 4:16 pm

Don’t mind me just poopin’ on your flag : )

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Lone Ranger March 11, 2016 at 4:21 pm

flip pooped on the flag of patriots and then the freeloading ingrate went out on a limb
He tried to poop on Trump’s Section 8 fraud officers and–whups–they pooped on him !!!

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Flip March 11, 2016 at 4:47 pm

Flag of patriots that seceded from the union so they could keep their slaves, sounds like a bunch of racist traitors.

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Lone Ranger March 11, 2016 at 4:59 pm

flip didn’t know states’ rights from headlights–he stayed in the dark and had a closed mind
But when it came to ACORN giving YOUR money to whores–that’s when flip began to shine !!!

true blue March 11, 2016 at 6:53 pm

He is disloyal, that being his number one character trait. I am sorry I voted for him, not ever again. I like Trump remember…..why don’t we see who we could get to replace him???.

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shifty henry March 12, 2016 at 7:41 am

This was probably prepared in 1999 or 2000
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Can you imagine working at the following company? It has a little over
500 employees with the following statistics:

* 29 have been accused of spousal abuse
* 7 have been arrested for fraud
* 19 have been accused of writing bad checks
* 117 have bankrupted at least two businesses
* 3 have been arrested for assault
* 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit
* 14 have been arrested on drug-related charges
* 8 have been arrested for shoplifting
* 21 are current defendants in lawsuits
* In 1998 alone, 84 were stopped for drunk driving

Yes, these employees are the 535 members of your United States Congress. The same group that perpetually cranks out hundreds upon hundreds of new laws designed to keep the rest of us in line.

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true blue March 12, 2016 at 8:25 pm

PLEASE GIVES UN UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 16 MORE YEARS.

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shifty henry March 12, 2016 at 8:29 pm

That’s it on that one. The site I found it on has about 5-6 other items that I also saved. Many humorous jokes/stories/etc. that I have can be updated and convoluted to fit a posting, but that one has to stand.

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shifty henry March 12, 2016 at 8:02 am

It was a celebratory mood for the boys at NASA; they had just made the scientific achievement of a lifetime. As they were uncorking a bottle of champagne, the head of the project, Dr. Wilson, asked everyone to be quiet as he was receiving a congratulatory phone call from the President of the United States.

He picked up a special red phone. “Mr. President,” said Dr. Wilson, grinning broadly, “after twelve years of difficult research and spending billions of dollars, we have finally found intelligent life on Mars.”

He listened for a second, and his smile gradually disappeared, replaced
by a frown.

He said, “But that’s impossible… we could never do it… yes Mr. President,” and hung up the phone. He then addressed the crowd of scientists staring at him curiously.

“I have some bad news,” he said, “the President said that now that we’ve found intelligent life on Mars… he wants us to try to find it in Congress.”

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