On the offensive again today, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford lashed out at Senator David Thomas and accused him of trying to build name recognition for congressional run.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he appreciates the lieutenant governor’s offer to take over, but he plans to stay in office.  Read the letter he sent to Lt. Gov. Bauer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Mark Sanford admitted today he saw his Argentine mistress more times than previously disclosed.

SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford gave thought to quitting, retreating from public scrutiny to rebuild his life as the scandal of his extramarital affair with an Argentinian woman came out, he told The Associated Press Sunday.

Governor Mark Sanford spoke to reporters outside the Capitol Friday, after meeting with his cabinet to apologize for the scandal that has gripped the state and the nation.

SC Governor Mark Sanford meets with his cabinet for the first time since returning from Argentina and admitting his affair with a woman there.  A spokesman says he’ll review that with his cabinet and then move on to other business.  Live Stream of the cabinet meeting starts at 12:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON (AP) — What is it with philandering politicians? Why do men in power — the ones on pedestals — think they are above us and can get away with cheating on their spouses, particularly when media scrutiny is so intense and peccadilloes are arguably more politically damaging than in the past?

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford was with his family Thursday as legal and ethical questions swirled over his secret trip to see a woman in Argentina with whom he admitted an affair.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faced legal and ethical questions Thursday as he fought to save his job after admitting having an extramarital affair with a woman from Argentina.

Honesty is best

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faced legal and ethical questions Thursday as he fought to save his job after admitting having an affair with a woman from Argentina.

Detailed look at what happened

E-mails talk of their relationship, love, and personal details.

SC First Lady says she thinks her husband has earned the right to resurrect their marriage.

Comments begin to roll in from other SC government leaders.