Arizona: Mark Sanford

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

In an earlier post about Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC), I briefly mentioned Sen. John Ensign (R-NV). I stated that "If the investigation into the money trail of hush money and your allegations of extortion pan out, you will soon be submitting your resignation from the U.S. Senate."

Well, the investigation into the money trail of hush money and the extortion and possible blackmail of a sitting U.S. Senator are panning out. This story is no longer about sex per se. The only question now is when Sen. Ensign will be compelled to resign from office, or be removed.

Most of you are already familiar with the sordid details that the alleged "victim" of this consensual sexual affair, Cynthia Hampton.

by David Safier
It's been quoted and blogged on many times before this. Now it's my turn. It's Al Melvin's memorable statement about Brewer on her impending veto.

“If she vetoes it, it’s only because she’s in a huff because she didn’t get her sales tax increase."

In a huff. That's so tactfully sexist of you, Al.

I'm not sure if the Captain is a Marx Bros. fan, but if not, he should know that he's stealing from the ultimate rudester. From "Duck Soup":

Melvin has nothing on his fellow Rs when it comes to rude. Read AZBlueMeanie's post below this one for examples.

I know this is a bit like an atheist quoting scripture to a religious Christian, but all these "Reagan Republicans" seem to have forgotten Reagan's Eleventh Commandment: "Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.

by David Safier The state legislature telling Tucson how to run its government is like Mark Sanford teaching "abstinence only."

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This guy had better hire a good divorce attorney. He needs to SHUT UP and stop talking to the media. Governor Mark Sanford told the Associated Press in emotional interviews on Tuesday that he "cossed lines" with...