| Senator Vince Sheheen, a Democratic candidate for governor, has joined those calling for the resignation of Undone Gov. Mark Sanford. "As a husband and the father of three young sons, I am truly saddened about the challenges facing the Sanfords, and I wish them God’s blessings. Let me be clear: the Governor’s private failings are not the issue. But his failure in his public office and the repercussions affect us all,” Sheheen said. “Every elected official holds a public trust,” Sheheen continued. “The Governor’s actions constitute a serious breach of that trust. If Governor Sanford were an employee in the private sector, I have no doubt he would have been fired by now. If he were a cabinet head working for this very Governor, he would have been forced to resign already.” Sheheen said that at time when the state most needs leadership on the economy, Sanford has made the state a laughingstock. "The governor’s office is a place for leadership, not a forum for self-healing," Sheheen said. "I believe Governor Sanford should take the only action that will allow South Carolina to move forward. He should resign his office. " |
