I don't think Colbert wants to take the pay cut.

WTF Indeed: The district is R+10, Sanford is former Rep from that district so he has high name req, and there will be no Obama push to bring normally non-voting minorities out. Sanford will win in a walk.

At least we shouldn't have to hear any of the normal, "family values" claptrap out of him that ever. other. goober in the primary was spouting.  God knows he doesn't care about family, and he was even man enough to admit that he had cheated because he fell in love with dat ass.

If Busch wants to win, though, she's going to have to, like, campaign or something.  I've seen almost nothing out of her and I live in Charleston!  The GOP has their paid trolls working the newspaper comments sections, it seems, too.

factoryconnection: At least we shouldn't have to hear any of the normal, "family values" claptrap out of him that ever. other. goober in the primary was spouting.

I've heard some.

"But national Republicans are already worried baggage from his governorship could drag down his candidacy and cost the GOP a seat Mitt Romney won by 18 points."

I didn't realize that Mitt Romney won a South Carolina Congressional seat.

That's some fine editing there, Lou.

This is not a repeat from 2008, 2010, or 2012

Apparently, the voters only care about "family values" if the gays are involved. Sure, go ahead and cheat on your wife and leave your state in the lurch while you go off having an affair in another freaking country.

factoryconnection: If Busch wants to win, though, she's going to have to, like, campaign or something. I've seen almost nothing out of her and I live in Charleston! The GOP has their paid trolls working the newspaper comments sections, it seems, too.

Same here. She really needs to advertise herself and put out her platform. On the other hand, maybe she is waiting for the repubs to fight it out amongst themselves and then swoop in. I hope. I don't want Sanford to win.

Hey Mark, Stephen Colbert may not be on the ballot, but you weren't in the state for a few days while on a taxpayer funded booty call to Argentina. Get bent.

/Embarrassed to be from South Carolina right now.

Remember Representative Sanford's stance on the Clinton impeachment?  Pepperidge Farms remembers.

No, it wouldn't be. It would be a terrible idea, for 3 reasons:

1. It would be the end of the Colbert Report, one of two decent news shows on TV right now.

2. A critic is very different from a participant; I'm not at all sure he would enjoy or excel at the slow pace and murky decisions required by the job.

3. Politics is a group enterprise. So long as he's on the outside, he'll be ineffective; as soon as he assimilates, he loses his uniqueness.

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loveblondieo: I've heard some.

I keep forgetting that "family" now means "anti-gay."  I guess it is because I have a family and I'm not anti-gay, nor do gay people affect my family in any way.  Except for those queer bastards two houses down with their manicured grass and perfect flower beds, making me look bad!

DAMMIT IMMA VOTE SANFORD FOR FAMILY AND REAGAN!

Name : Mark Sanford

Sex : Male X  Female _

Party: Democratic Party _  Republican Party X

Trail: Appalachian X Campaign X Oregon _

WTF Indeed: You won't see anything. The DCCC is steering clear of the race. She ran because it was something to do. Lots of people do that. The only mind numbing part about this is that on May the 8th we'll have "How powerful are Colbert and Stewart if they can't even get Colbert's sister elected to a House seat?" which is a question anyone with half a brain would realize is stupid beyond words, yet every major news outlet will run the story at least once.

Our state Democratic party is a joke.  I don't blame the DCCC for giving up on us.

And you're no doubt right about the upcoming spin cycle.

Look, I don't care that he cheated on his wife. That's none of my business. But when you disappear out of the country with no explanation to your constituents, and come back and lie about your location? That's a definite breach of the public trust. Why should he be allowed the opportunity to serve South Carolina again in any capacity?

Car_Ramrod: Look, I don't care that he cheated on his wife. That's none of my business. But when you disappear out of the country with no explanation to your constituents, and come back and lie about your location? That's a definite breach of the public trust. Why should he be allowed the opportunity to serve South Carolina again in any capacity?

Because a majority of the people of South Carolina don't give a damn.

Sanford was confident the district's natural conservative tendencies would come through.

And he's probably right.

"Sure, that Sanford guy was derelict in his duties as Governor, disappearing without telling anyone so he could have an extramarital affair... but at least he's not a Democrat"

I_Am_Weasel: Name : Mark Sanford

Sex : Male X  Female _

Party: Democratic Party _  Republican Party X

Trail: Appalachian X Campaign X Oregon _

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Satanic_Hamster: Lord_Baull: Can I assume that South Carolina's GOP isn't concerned about the sanctity of marriage?

Or fiscal conservatism or stealing/wasting government resources.

These shouldn't really be a surprise to anyone.

Featured Farker: Remember Representative Sanford's stance on the Clinton impeachment?  Pepperidge Farms remembers.

Colbert-Busch, were she an Atwater disciple, would likely attempt to hire Jenny Sanford Sullivan for every ad.

As it is, the fact that she's never supported ol Marky Mark post-trail-walking is likely hurting his chances (apparently, if she hasn't forgiven him - like Jesus would - he hasn't really tried apologizing. This is what religious people in SC believe).

Stupid affair aside, was Sanford a good Governor, or is he just relying on name recognition to win?

hej: Not really <b>subby</b>.  I've always found it a bit annoying when people think somebody would be good for public office just because they're a celebrity.  Pretty much what's wrong with this country IMO.

You mean, "relatives of celebrities?"

skullkrusher: if he ran for Congress in 5 minute segments each half hour while a funnier person ran for Congress for the remaining 25 minutes, yes, that would be awesome.

skullkrusher: Raharu: skullkrusher: if he ran for Congress in 5 minute segments each half hour while a funnier person ran for Congress for the remaining 25 minutes, yes, that would be awesome.

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big Colbert fan, huh? He was better in smaller doses. Stewart is funnier. Sorry. You'll get over it.

Not really, I enjoy the daily show more, but I did enjoy Colbert whole exposing how super PACs work bit.

You'll get over it too... its just another 4 more years right?