We have another breaking scandal with Governor Sanford of South Carolina, who has been mentioned as a possible presidential prospect. Now, he admits his mystery trip was to visit a woman he is having an affair with in Argentina. What is it with these guys ? At least the Democrats seem to use hookers and interns. That is a short term situation that can usually be covered up unless you are using state funds, or something.
Mr. Spitzer also had prosecuted at least two prostitution rings as head of the state’s organized crime task force.
In one such case in 2004, Mr. Spitzer spoke with revulsion and anger after announcing the arrest of 16 people for operating a high-end prostitution ring out of Staten Island.
“This was a sophisticated and lucrative operation with a multitiered management structure,” Mr. Spitzer said at the time. “It was, however, nothing more than a prostitution ring.”
Tell us about it.
Newt Gingrich wrecked his presidential prospects by having affairs and messy divorces. His first wife was ill with cancer when he divorced her. He would be a potential presidential candidate but he is dreaming if he thinks that messy record would not block a nomination. Then we had Ensign’s affair, spiced with some blackmail allegations.
The Democrats are far more tolerant of their politicians. Just contrast the treatment of Mark Foley with that of Barney Frank and Gerry Studds.
Studds continued to be re-elected until his retirement in 1997.
Last week the committee agreed to investigate Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank, who has admitted that he had an affair with a male prostitute.
OK, just an affair, but then…
After 18 months, Frank says, he dismissed Gobie upon discovering that he was bringing clients to Frank’s apartment. Two years later, Gobie tried unsuccessfully to sell his story to the Washington Post. He then gave the story to the Washington Times for nothing, in hopes of getting a book contract for the male version of The Mayflower Madam. This week Gobie will appear on Geraldo, discussing his prospects for a television mini-series.
That’s called “a skeleton in Barney’s closet.”
Anyway, Republicans have to know they will be crucified if they have these sex scandals. Any Republican who runs for public office, should have the male version of a chastity belt bolted on. Sanford showed appalling judgement and once again, the Republicans succeed in another self-inflicted wound.