Columbia, SC (GlossyNews) — Governor Mark Sanford was censured Wednesday for his inappropriate behavior and th disgrace, shame and dishonor he has brought to the Office of Governor of South Carolina during his sordid affair with an Argentine woman. Sanford lied to his staff and the public as to his whereabouts, left the state and the country without notifying his staff, and possibly compromised US security with liaisons with a foreign person — an action that has led to the loss of security clearances and jobs to regular workers and military personnel. The house censure said Sanford should “hang his head in shame and disgrace and be thankful that we didn’t live in a time when men could have their johnsons amputated for such actions.”
Sanford’s office did not release any comments on the censure except to say that they knew it was coming and the governor accepted the consequences.
Sanford is said to be reflecting on improving his image and his relationship with his family while enjoying some quiet time hiking the Appalachian Trail. Aides were unsure when he would return and said he did not leave any contact information.