Mark Sanford

Gov. Sanford: GOP lost, conservatives didn't

For all Americans, this election represents another glass ceiling broken, and in the words of my 16-year-old, "That's very cool." The election of the first black president is an inspiring and transformational moment for our...

CEO Payday Draws S.C. Governor's Ire (at TheStreet.com)

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has asked federal authorities to investigate a more than $12 million payday for a bank CEO in his state, ahead of the company's application for assistance through the government's bailout...

Gov. Sanford asks Treasury to investigate bank

Gov. Mark Sanford has asked the U.S. treasury secretary to investigate a South Carolina-based bank he suspects is "gaming the system" in its request for federal bailout money.The Republican governor said The South Financial...

Fred for General Chairman, Perhaps

As we at the Washington Examiner report today, Fred Thompson is feeling out a possible run for "General Chairman" of the Republican National Committee. But there is more detail to the story. First, note the distinction between...

Palin joining other GOP governors this week at Miami conference

The Republican Governors Association just sent out word that one of its biggest names -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP's 2008 vice presidential nominee -- will be at its annual conference in Miami later this week. On...

GOP Gears Up For 2012

Politico: A Wide Field Of Hopefuls, Among Them Palin, Romney, Huckabee And Jindal, But All Remain Mum On Possible Run Notebook: S.O.S. For The GOP In the wake of the 2008 election season, Katie Couric notes that the Republican...

Charleston's Scott makes history with House win (Black Repub)

Republican Tim Scott of Charleston County has made South Carolina history, becoming the first black GOP member to win a House seat in about 100 years. But three other black GOP candidates were unsuccessful in their bids to join...

2010 Governor Races

Damn. Sam beat me to the 2010 Senate race post. Oh well. Here’s a quick look at 2010 Governor Races: Democrat Held Seats- Arkansas: Mike Beebe beat Asa Hutchinson in 2006, and he was probably our best candidate. Arkansas may...

GOP gears up for 2012 (Politico)

Too early? Two potential candidates will be in Iowa before month’s end, multiple prospects - almost certainly including Sarah Palin - will make high-profile appearances next week at the Republican Governor’s Association (RGA)...

Op-ed column: Behind decimal points

So, Mr. Paterson goes to Washington and asks the House Ways and Means Committee to include some state aid in its economic stimulus package. Unfortunately, I doubt he’ll have the same success that Jimmy Stewart’s Mr. Smith had...