Sanford: Let’s change the subject
Governor trying to put talk of resignation, affair behind him
The State
By JOHN O’CONNOR
July 22, 2009
Gov. Mark Sanford said it was time for the state to move on from the weeks-long debate about whether he should stay or resign following his admission of an extramarital affair.
Sanford spoke at the Greer office of the Department of Motor Vehicles to discuss concerns about a federal ID program, his first public appearance in weeks. The governor said he had apologized for his mistake and was working to win back the trust of S.C. residents. A handful of people applauded and shouted their agreement.
“I’m moving forward and I think the people of South Carolina are ready to do the same,” Sanford said, adding to the media: “I’m going to move on with my life. The question is, will you?”
But some were not ready to let the infidelity issue go.“Where is your wedding ring?” one man shouted. “Why aren’t you wearing it?”“Get over it,” a woman responded.Sanford ignored the question…
South Carolina isn’t in very good shape – D Ratings on School Achievement, Unemployment at 12%, 15% living below the poverty level, 44th in Gross Domestic Product, 41st in per capita income – nothing much good going on right now.
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