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i wrote it before on another thread but it's worth repeating -- and joan, you got it absolutely right. it's really extraordinary that a man who lied about his whereabouts, and then lied in his so-called heartfelt confession about same, is continuing in his role as governor of a state in this country. and this is coming from a person who's currently suffering from the fallout of another governor who "couldn't keep it in his pants" -- i.e. eliot spitzer -- but this breach of conduct strikes me as far worse.
the scariest part of it is this guy seems genuinely unstable. forget midlife crisis -- this is an absolute dark night of the soul. he appears to have lied not only to his wife, his staff, and his constituents, but also his "spiritual adviser," who seems to have held his feet to the fire many times over the years about possible infidelities (creepy in its own right, as the story opens a spooky window on the spiritual "bootcamp" in which sanford participated). and again as you point out, in the end it's all about him.
I wouldn't want this guy cleaning my pool, let alone running my state. he needs serious counseling and time to clear his head and his heart.
