Sanford Affair Will Hurt Republicans in the South, Democratic Strategists Say
Republicans may lose their advantage on family issues
Democratic strategists say the much-publicized moral lapses of Republican Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina will damage the GOP brand in the South. Sanford, who is married with four sons, had been a strong public advocate of "family values," but he has been making headlines because of his admitted affair with his Argentine mistress, Maria Belen Chapur.
"It definitely hurts Republicans in the heart of the South,'" says Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher. He predicts that Sanford's embarrassment, coupled with the admissions of adultery by GOP Sens. John Ensign of Nevada and David Vitter of Louisiana, will be used by Democratic candidates and the party's strategists to tar the GOP with hypocrisy. Recognizing the potential problem, the South Carolina Republican Party's executive committee voted this week to censure Sanford (but didn't call for his resignation).
Republicans have traditionally had an advantage on family issues. Now, Democratic strategists expect the GOP to play down such issues for at least a while and emphasize national security and especially support for cutting taxes—the two other pillars of GOP campaigns for many years. These theories will be tested this fall in two major gubernatorial elections, in New Jersey and Virginia.
Reader Comments
SANFORD AND SONS.
SANFORD AND SON.
By: Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment.
Leave Mark Sanford alone!
"Sanford Affair Will Help Republicans in the South" I Said.
SANFORD NEEDS SONS.
LIKE THE TV SERIES, "SANFORD AND SON"
Like the TV Series, "Sanford and Son." Who can really blame him for wanting to have more sons to carry on his family name and tradition by increasing his offsprings. Therefore he needs to have sex with more women The important thing is not to wear condoms when he was havin sex.
More than likely it was also a conspiracy staged by Barack Obama and his Democrats supporters especially Black to set him up using beautiful women similar to what they have done for other White politcal figures such as the former NY governor(s). Their purpose is to replace them with Blacks.
Who would not doubt that Obama has never committed adultery.
Sanford should be allowed to enjoy his life as usual without anymore interference. In fact Obama should share his wife with Sanford if he wants a hybrid "SON" like himself!
Republicans, Mark Sanford and sons should thank me for this comment.
SANFORD AND SONS.
SANFORD AND SON.
By: Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment.
Warning: Leave Mark Sanford alone!
"Sanford Affair Will Help Republicans in the South" I Said.
SANFORD NEEDS SONS.
LIKE THE TV SERIES, "SANFORD AND SON"
Like the TV Series, "Sanford and Son." Who can really blame him for wanting to have more sons to carry on his family name and tradition by increasing his offsprings. Therefore he needs to have sex with more women The important thing is not to wear condoms when he was having sex.
More than likely it was also a conspiracy staged by Barack Obama and his Democrats supporters especially Black to set him up using beautiful women similar to what they have done for other White politcal figures such as the former NY governor(s). Their purpose is to replace them with Blacks.
Who would not doubt that Obama has never committed adultery.
Sanford should be allowed to enjoy his life as usual without anymore interference. In fact Obama should share his wife with Sanford if he wants a hybrid "SON" like himself!
Ha! Ha!........
American Fools!!!!
Republicans, Mark Sanford and sons should thank me for this comment.
Sanford
This Sanford nitwit just reinforces my opinion about the republican party's embrace of the so called "morals and values" crowd. Our government is secular, good people. Always has been, and always will be, if I have anything to do with it. The U.S. constitution has one mention of religion, and that is to state that no religious test will be required for any seeker or holder of office. Could it be any clearer? We need to get serious about solving our coutry's problems, not spending time vetting our candidates for their love of Jesus. And for the record, I'm tired of living in a country full of holier than thou, judgemental jerks. Look out for your own lives and simply shut up about the choices others make. If it doesn't directly effect you, why would you think that others want to hear you bray on about it?
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