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Mark Sanford Impeachment Resolution Likely to be Introduced

by Scott Wu | October 19, 2009 at 04:10 pm

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During a special session of the South Carolina legislature, a impeachment resolution is likely to be introduced against Governor Mark Sanford.

Most Republicans want Mark Sanford resign because of the scandal. Republican state representative Greg Delleney lists 3 charges against Sanford:

dereliction of duty for leaving the state to visit his mistress in Argentina in June; attempting to cover-up the scandal; and bringing "disgrace and shame and ridicule" on the state.

In the one day special session, lawmakers are planning to tweak a state law for unemployment benefits. Delleney wants to start the impeachment process before the legislative session begins in January. Delleney's resolution will likely be read on Tuesday.

Impeachment vote can't technically occur because of the session is about unemployment benefits.

"We could not impeach the governor on Tuesday unless it's put on the agenda," Bingham said.

Besides, he said, most GOP lawmakers are awaiting the results of the ethics investigation before deciding how to proceed. "We don't anticipate that changing by next week," he said.

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caj1

at 16:44 on October 19th, 2009

So then, they will debate the impeachment issue tomorrow, Tues., but make no vote on it until another week? In my opinion, if the evidence shows that he misused state funds while governor, then the case is valid.

Hugh Askew

at 05:08 on October 20th, 2009

No real harm in waiting, caj1.

If they find he in fact did what has been written, run him out of town. He screwed up, badly.

Albert Milliron

at 16:53 on October 20th, 2009

The meeting will be next week. The Ethic Investigation will not be finished until after. Impeachment could not possibly take place until the next session. Thanks for the eyes on SC politics.

caj1

at 17:03 on October 20th, 2009

You're welcome, politisite. I remember the reporting you did on the presidential election last fall. It's the least we can do to follow this SC story, which is pretty colorful if not stupid in some of the actions of Gov. Sanford (in my and others' opinions).