News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Legaré
803-604-2215
Lt. Governor to Hold Press Conference Wednesday, August 26.
Lt. Governor Andre Bauer will issue a major public statement concerning the ongoing investigation of Governor Mark Sanford today at 12:00 pm on the first floor of the Statehouse.
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Update: Lt. Governor Andre Bauer is asking Gov. Mark Sanford to step down. Will have more about the press conference when I get more info.
Update 2: Source: AP News
Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer said at a news conference Wednesday that if Sanford steps down, he will renew his offer to stay out of the 2010 gubernatorial race. Sanford's term ends in January 2011.
Bauer says he tried to give his fellow Republican the benefit of the doubt after he admitted an affair with an Argentine woman. But the lieutenant governor says the state has been paralyzed by questions about the legality of Sanford's travel.
Bauer says he worries calls for Sanford's impeachment will dominate next year's legislative session instead of issues like the economy and job creation.
Update: Sanford responds..
Sanford Responds To Impeachment Call: I Won't Be Railroaded Out Of Office
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