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Dread Pirate Roberts (OP) User ID: 706641 United States 06/22/2009 03:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | remember, he was the guy who opposed the stimulus and the court forced him to take the money [link to politicalwire.com] Gov. Sanford not heard from since Thursday The whereabouts of Gov. Mark Sanford have been unknown to state officials since Thursday, and some state leaders are questioning who is in charge of the executive office. Neither the governor’s office nor the State Law Enforcement Division, which provides security for governors, has been able to reach Sanford after he left the mansion in a black SLED Suburban SUV, said Sen. Jake Knotts and three others familiar with the situation but who declined to be identified. Sanford’s last known whereabouts were near Atlanta, where a mobile telephone tower picked up a signal from his phone, authorities said. Sanford First lady Jenny Sanford told The Associated Press today her husband has been gone for several days and she doesn't know where he is. The governor’s personal and state phones have been turned off and he has not responded to phone and text message since Thursday, a source said. Jenny Sanford said she was not concerned. She said the governor said he needed time away from their children to write something. The governor’s office issued a statement 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. One official familiar with the situation said there is no indication that foul play is involved because Sanford occasionally makes trips without his security detail. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer said he didn't know where Sanford is but said he had not been put in charge. Knotts, a longtime Sanford critic, said he contacted SLED Chief Reggie Lloyd Saturday after he heard reports the governor could not be reached. "Chief Lloyd confirmed that my information is legitimate," Knotts said in a statement released early in the afternoon. "He shared my concerns" about succession of power in Sanford’s absence, the Lexington Republican said. "I was recently made aware that Governor Sanford has frequently been eluding SLED agents and disappearing at odd times," Knotts said. "As the head of our state, in the unfortunate event of a state of emergency or homeland security situation, Governor Sanford should be available at all times to the chief of SLED," the senator said. "If for any reason, including the unknown whereabouts of the governor, he is unable to perform the duties of his office, the constitution provides that the lieutenant governor assumes the position of governor. "I want to know immediately who is running the executive branch in the governor’s absence," Knotts said. Last Edited by Dread Pirate Roberts on 06/22/2009 04:02 PM "From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 |
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Dread Pirate Roberts (OP) User ID: 706641 United States 06/22/2009 03:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | this is what Sanford did after they said he HAD to take the stimulus money, this was last Wed and the next day he went missing: Gov. Sanford sues S.C. General Assembly [link to www.thestate.com] Gov. Mark Sanford is taking the General Assembly to court after lawmakers required him to accept $350 million in disputed federal money by overriding his budget vetoes. Sanford quickly announced the federal suit after the Senate voted 34-11 on a state budget that forces him to accept the money. Last Edited by Dread Pirate Roberts on 06/22/2009 03:47 PM "From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 |
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Dread Pirate Roberts (OP) User ID: 706641 United States 06/22/2009 03:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sanford was vocal after he was ordered by both the state court and state legislature to accept the stimulus money -- saying President Obama was engineering a federal takeover of his state. "From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 |
Dread Pirate Roberts (OP) User ID: 706641 United States 06/22/2009 03:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ha! then the reporters had started playing Where's Waldo so his Office released a statement: “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.” Last Edited by Dread Pirate Roberts on 06/22/2009 03:50 PM "From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 |
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Dread Pirate Roberts (OP) User ID: 706641 United States 06/22/2009 03:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Boy this info is like the old glp. This is the kind of thread that makes people wake up.. Quoting: little star 687974I give this thread 10 stars. I wonder if it will hit the tv media? thanks! I know, the only guy to make a stink about the stimulus, lawsuits on both sides abounding, he goes on Glenn Beck to clearly state that the Federal Government was bent on a takeover, the guy disappears, his wife has no clue where he is, and under duress the office says he is on R&R and let's not even discuss his security arrangements! "From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 |
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Dread Pirate Roberts (OP) User ID: 706641 United States 06/22/2009 03:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | His loving wife is unconcerned????? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 709068she has to know where he is but ain't saying...or doesn't know but knows the gist (so they can't waterboard it out of her later? only half LOL-ing here). I am sad the state was not allowed to act as a state and self-determine the decision on the stimulus money. They forced his hand and then he lodged a suit. Then he disappears... Last Edited by Dread Pirate Roberts on 06/22/2009 03:54 PM "From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 |
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little star User ID: 687974 United States 06/22/2009 03:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Boy this info is like the old glp. This is the kind of thread that makes people wake up.. Quoting: Dread Pirate RobertsI give this thread 10 stars. I wonder if it will hit the tv media? thanks! I know, the only guy to make a stink about the stimulus, lawsuits on both sides abounding, he goes on Glenn Beck to clearly state that the Federal Government was bent on a takeover, the guy disappears, his wife has no clue where he is, and under duress the office says he is on R&R and let's not even discuss his security arrangements! The key thing here is my wife knows where I am and I know where she will be during the day. Boy if his wife does not know where he is, then this could be something that will rock the news media for weeks. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 660194 United States 06/22/2009 03:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | weird all around! Quoting: Dread Pirate Robertsthe First Lady said he "has been gone for several days and she doesn't know where, but she is not concerned." WhAT... she is not concerned... since when does your husband go missing for days and you are NOT Concerned. Unless he has a mistress that she knows he hangs out with? |
Dread Pirate Roberts (OP) User ID: 706641 United States 06/22/2009 03:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thats funny. I live in Columbia and noone has said anything about it. Not even on the news. WIS-TV10 Quoting: LHP 708728it is on WMBF and WCBD, dunno if those are in your area "From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 |
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Dread Pirate Roberts (OP) User ID: 706641 United States 06/22/2009 03:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | news coverage is picking up. Half an hour ago there was one news article, now there are 15 Sanford goes missing Politico - Ben Smith - ‎9 minutes ago‎ The whereabouts of Gov. Mark Sanford have been unknown to state officials since Thursday, and some state leaders are questioning who is in charge of the ... Where Is Gov. Mark Sanford? Atlantic Online - ‎15 minutes ago‎ Not on a particular question of policy... but, as in, where is he, physically? South Carolina's press corps is in a meltdown today because it appears as if ... SC Gov. Sanford Disappears To 'Recharge' WHNS - ‎3 minutes ago‎ Gov. Mark Sanford's wife said Monday she did not know the location of the two-term Republican chief executive. First lady Jenny Sanford told The Associated ... Where is Governor Mark Sanford? First Lady doesn't know. WCBD - Larry Collins - ‎37 minutes ago‎ A representative for Governor Mark Sanford says the governor is taking some time away from the office this week to recharge after the ... Where's Sanford? FITSNews - ‎1 hour ago‎ By fitsnews • on June 22, 2009 SC Gov. Mark Sanford is apparently getting a little R&R after a lengthy political battle over a disputed pot of federal ... SC 1st lady, staff won't discuss gov's whereabouts The State - Jim Davenport - ‎17 minutes ago‎ Gov. Mark Sanford's wife said Monday she did not know the location of the two-term Republican chief executive Last Edited by Dread Pirate Roberts on 06/22/2009 03:57 PM "From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17 |
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