Indigo Journal

We Told You Sanford Was Crazy

Posted on 02. Jul, 2009 by Tim Kelly in SC Politics

Nine days after the subject was raised on IJ, The State has decided it's safe to question the Undone Gov's mental state:

As the saga of Sanford and his Argentine lover continues, the public, the governor’s political rivals and some allies are speculating about the governor’s mental stability and whether he’s able to lead the state.

While mental health experts are reluctant to pin a diagnosis on the governor, their observations of his behavior suggest a chemical imbalance, narcissism and impulsive behavior.

Gosh, that sounds eerily similar to this:

…Joel Sawyer's assertion that the governor needed to “clear his head” is perhaps a bit more telling than Sanford's mouthpiece intended.

A medical professional who reads IJ frequently – and who stressed he is only a casual observer and asked not to be identified – says Sanford seems to be exhibiting signs of “a mental heath crisis.”

“Cutting off all contact with family and co-workers, disappearing for days at a time, even, in essence, stealing an automobile – all classic examples of someone suffering a crisis,” said the source.

Again insisting that he's not in a position to make a diagnosis, the doctor said the governor's behavior is indicative of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).

 The State also says, “Aside from political operatives, the general public is weighing in on Internet message boards and around dinner tables, saying Sanford needs mental help.”

Um, yeah, and, like, on this lowly blog, too. Thanks for the acknowledgement, Newspaper Guys.

Just remember: IJ said Sanford was crazy before it was cool.