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It's All Politics
'Wounded Warrior' Mark Sanford Completes Political Comeback
May 7, 2013 The former South Carolina governor whose political career seemed to end in ignominy in 2010 defeated Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch, 54 percent to 45 percent. The Republican's career had unraveled following a highly publicized extramarital affair in 2009.
It's All Politics
Both Sides Hopeful In Last Hours Of Sanford, Colbert Busch Race
May 7, 2013 Updated at 9:29 pm ET — Former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford handily won the race for his old House seat, beating Elizabeth Colbert Bush. Earlier in the day, both sides expressed confidence that apparently strong voter turnout was a good omen. And it was — for Sanford.
It's All Politics
Palmetto Faceoff: Sanford, Colbert Busch In Spirited Debate
April 29, 2013 The Republican's bid to salvage a political career and the Democrat's effort to start one collided in a vigorous debate just eight days before South Carolina voters decide whom to send to Washington. The fast-paced hour in Charleston, S.C., marked the only face-to-face meeting of the candidates.
It's All Politics
Notes On A Sex Scandal: Rebounding From Disgrace
April 11, 2013 Politicians who were caught up in sex scandals have often achieved second careers in media and lobbying. Now, some want to return to elective office.
Political Junkie
Is It 2016 Yet? Moves By Hillary Clinton & Rand Paul Suggest Yes
March 25, 2013 Is it too soon to be thinking about 2016? Not really, especially after watching Hillary Clinton talk on same-sex marriage and Rand Paul on changes to immigration policy. Plus: a brief history of the GOP's rise in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
The Two-Way
Former Gov. Mark Sanford, Stephen Colbert's Sister Advance After S.C. Primaries
March 20, 2013 Elizabeth Colbert Busch will be the Democratic nominee, while Sanford heads to a runoff. Both are competing for a congressional seat left vacant when Tim Scott was appointed to the Senate.
It's All Politics
Disgraced Former Gov. Mark Sanford Is Ready To Make Another Move
January 30, 2013 The former South Carolina governor hopes to make a comeback by winning a special election to his old House seat. He'll have to overcome a large field filled with current officeholders and quasi-celebrities such as Ted Turner's son and Stephen Colbert's sister
The Two-Way
Nikki Haley Easily Wins SC GOP Guv Nomination
June 22, 2010 Republican Nikki Haley became the first woman to win a major party's nomination for governor in South Carolina.
Blog Of The Nation
The Political Junkie's Diary
June 25, 2009 Play-by-play of the South Carolina governor's startling announcement, from The Political Junkie.
