Sanford's Affair Might Have Jeopardized Top-Secret Clearance

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There was a very small line hidden in an article in THE STATE paper that his secutity clearance had bee restored and it was a "mistake" that it had been revoked in the first place.QUESTION:Who has the authority to "restore" his clearance and why? Our Republican Senators perhaps? And who is paying to keep an eye on the Gov. today as he heads off to Europe for another vacation?

Mary Dupree of SC 9:10AM July 22, 2009

Though no doubt interesting they may be, who's hitting it and telling government secrets? Never has such happened in a porno, why happen in real life.

Dillon of CA 10:59PM July 12, 2009

Wow!
I've been wondering if anyone in the South Carolina National Guard would bring charges against Sanford for adultery under the SC Guard version of the UCMJ.
I had an officer that worked for me who was kicked out of the military after a General Court Martial for one mistaken night while HE WAS LEGALLY SEPARATED from his wife.
If Sanford really is a Captain in the Air Force Reserves, he is now also in trouble with the UCMJ.
This could really get interesting.

mamzic of TX 5:33PM July 12, 2009

The C-Street cult is exactly why Ensign and Sanford won't resign. They believe they are part of the chosen ones.
That's right....they think they are the CHOSEN ONES.
Do we want these men, this cult in our government? The C-Street group should be investigated. Ensign and Sanford should be terminated.

L. Rossick of PA 7:42AM July 12, 2009

This "clown" Gov. should be jailed/gone/resign.He'sonly interested in himself. both morally and politically. His wife is a "dingbat" for even putting up with this wannna be "playboy".What are his children going to use as a guide through life? Him? Her? The wife should at least VOICE some outward disgust!! Really now, "She didn't know? Yea, I just got off the boat last night! .......

ebbtide of CA 6:31AM July 12, 2009

If this clown couldn't keep it in his pants over one South American cutie; What IN THE HELL COULD WE EXPECT FROM HIM IF SHE WAS A TWIN.?

hENDRIX650 of NH 5:51AM July 12, 2009

lol every subsequent story about this man seems to get more and more funny.
What was the reason behind his confession?
Why publically under such a premise (disapearing for days)?
WHY HASNT HE DIPPED OUTTA OFFICE?
Look by the way he went about this whole thing... and continuously uh... "romantically" elaborated in lengthy interviews he didnt need to give, its obvious he just wanted the attention. Idiocy or not... but I mean cmon its gotta be some higher level of idiocy... Im assuming O_O lol.
Buildin hype for his 2012 run?

Danny of NJ 11:37PM July 11, 2009

The fact is - he did not stop talking but went on and on... he is really in LOVE.
It is a beautiful thing to be in love, but also, it need to be balanced, with responsibilities that he has assumed for the position he has...
If government is run by one's emotion... it could be like N. Korea or it could be like Italy today...

Chris of CA 8:56PM July 11, 2009

One of the reasons Sanford will not resign as governor of South Carolina is rooted in his membership in The Family and in the C Street group. This group believes that all discretions must be revealed only to members of The Family to be forgiven. They shield each other from investigations by the public and the media based on this key component. This explains why Senator Coburn refuses to discuss what he knew about the Ensign-Hampton affair and is hiding behind his doctor/deacon confidentiality defense. This group has worldwide connections to some of the most powerful people around. They constitute what can be called a shadow government, working behind the scenes to increase their economic and political power. They also believe that God wants them to be rich and has chosen them to lead. IMO, they are a cult.

majii of GA 7:56PM July 11, 2009

Not only did Sanford not care about what his wife thought, he obviously didn't think of his country either. If some terrorist had captured him our country's security would have been compromised. He SHOULD be impeached!

Jim S of AL 7:41PM July 11, 2009