Dems Say GOP Vote Gives Sanford Cover
Democratic leaders condemned the South Carolina GOP executive committee vote to censure Governor Mark Sanford rather than urge resignation calling it a meaningless move that shields him. The censure, by 22 to 10 to 9, followed a four hour teleconference over his Argentina affair with Maria Belen Chapur. Sanford plans to finish his term amid forgiveness calls.
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McMaster seeks to move donations for governor bid
Attorney General Henry McMaster asks donors to sign to transfer their support to his future gubernatorial campaign. Ethics official says transfers must come from a governor race account, while McMaster and his lawyer say actions are lawful.
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