Mark Sanford’s Still Sorry, David Gregory’s Skilled Groveling No inkling of a resignation in his 800-word OpEd in The State today. But he is really, really, sorry: It’s in the spirit of making...refusal to resign, I hope he is serious about being less of a showboat and being more humble. As for David Gregory, how fitting is it that this comes out the same weekend as Walter Cronkite's death?

So I tried my hand at a S. Carolina pulled pork, and scored what is rumoured to be a direct hit. There were some friendly mutterings about various changes I could make and how they'd have to come back...to purchase buns and serving it on rosemary potato bread ;) Depending on where you're from, it may be traditional to serve the coleslaw on top of the pulled pork. I'm not from there, and I didn't

GAFFNEY, S.C. – Sheriff's deputies searched Friday for a serial killer blamed for four deaths over the past six days as terrified residents wondered who might be next. Investigators have not figured...also advised salesmen and others to avoid knocking on strangers' doors with so many on heightened alert. "People are going to start shooting at shadows," Blanton said. Be careful, peeps. Source

South Carolina Lt. Governor Denies Being Insanely Gay Like most people, South Carolina Lieutenant Governor André Bauer is potentially gay. The evidence is overwhelming, about him being gay. Most... Source So glad Minnesota's drama is wrapped up so I can point and laugh at South Carolina. Who knew Jim DeMint and Lindsey Graham were two of the most normal people to come from your state?

SC attorney general calls for investigation of gov COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina's attorney general is asking for an investigation into Gov. Mark Sanford's travels after he admitted seeing...in 2001. Sanford says there have been five over a 12-month period, including two multi-night stays with her in New York. It was the first disclosure of any get-togethers with her in the U.S. Source

[T]he governor described seven meetings with the woman, including their first in 2001 . Sanford says there have been five over a 12-month period, including two multi-night stays with her in New York...State Newspaper is now reporting that he "crossed lines" with a handful of women other than his mistress — but never had sex with them . Anyone have a "I did not have sexual relations" macro handy

#EmailFail: Lt. Gov. Hires Swift Boat Operative to Nudge Sanford From Office All sex aside, the Sanford scandal offers plenty of political intrigue. If Gov. Mark Sanford resigns, Lt. Gov. André...check those email lists. Source So this makes him Absalom , right? Also: Possibly as a reaction, Bauer offers compromise; suggests that he will not run (in 2010) if Sanford resigns

Hallelujah! All the Mark Sanford news that's fit to repost. (picture by aissle ) Sanford: King David Didn't Resign, So Why Should I? Mark Sanford has been holding a televised cabinet...business, the executive said. Source I'm glad he pulled the King David card because now we can reference "Hallelujah" and "Dead" along with "Maria" and "Don't Cry For Me Argentina".

It's hard to disguise an affair when you have to fly to Argentina to carry on. :P Sandford chose his mistress (I'm assuming it's a female) over his wife and kids (flying down on Father's Day) even as...past few days demonstrate a remarkable lack of wisdom when it comes to the priorities of an elected official. Perhaps he should look into retirement programs in Argentina for American citizens.

Analysis: SC gov's disappearance a problem for GOP NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's mysterious disappearance from his state, topped with misinformation from his staff...Gov. Jon Corzine, while former Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell is running a strong race against Democratic state Sen. Creigh Deeds to be the state's first GOP governor in eight years. Source