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well, a top aide to governor mark sanford quit his job today. should governor sanford take a cue? a republican strategist. brad, he stayed in office when he admitted an affair. now we find out he spent taxpayer money on first-class travel. should he resign now? >> he should have resigned weeks ago. this guy is not going anywhere unless and until there's an investigation either by the u.s. attorney or the attorney general of his state to get this guy to leave. absent that, this guy is going to be there unless, of course, the legislature in his state wants to act upon the things that they are accusing him of, but, yes, he should go. >> chris, how bad is this not only for sanford but the republicans the long they're sanford is still there? >> well, it's pretty bad because it keeps a really negative story line going in the news. it's the hypocrisy that hurts obviously governor sanford but then spills over and hurts the republican party. in terms of south carolina, you're talking about a democratic candidates running for governor that now are going to have a real shot of picking up a s
well, a top aide to governor mark sanford quit his job today. should governor sanford take a cue? a republican strategist. brad, he stayed in office when he admitted an affair. now we find out he spent taxpayer money on first-class travel. should he resign now? >> he should have resigned weeks ago. this guy is not going anywhere unless and until there's an investigation either by the u.s. attorney or the attorney general of his state to get this guy to leave. absent that, this guy is...
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governor sanford talked about his faith in the extramarital affair. let's listen. >> i need to issue an apology to the people of faith across south carolina or for that matter across the nation, because i think one of the big disappointments is when, believe it or not, i've been a person of faith all my life. if somebody falls within the fellowship of believers or the walk of faith, i think it makes that much harder for believers to say, well, where did that person come from or folks that weren't believes to say, where indeed was that person coming from. >> john o'connor, how is his theological argument about this working in south carolina? >> it depend on who you ask. among a lot of folks, they are willing to accept it and give him another chance. i've spoke within a number of people, though, who are somewhat offended by it. in that they note that in forgiveness there must also be a move toward redemption and some feel that the governor is asking for forgiveness before he has really earned it. >> well, it seems that republicans have set up some sort
governor sanford talked about his faith in the extramarital affair. let's listen. >> i need to issue an apology to the people of faith across south carolina or for that matter across the nation, because i think one of the big disappointments is when, believe it or not, i've been a person of faith all my life. if somebody falls within the fellowship of believers or the walk of faith, i think it makes that much harder for believers to say, well, where did that person come from or folks that...
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governor mark sanford flying high on the taxpayers' dime. the phony fiscal conservative won't take federal stimulus money to educate the poor, but he will spend public funds on expensive airline tickets to south america. you know, the place where his mistress lives. >> i've let down a lot of people. >> a conservative think tank allegedly putting its thoughts up for sale to the highest bidder. do i hear two million? when fedex tells you it absolutely won't be part of your paper plate scandal, there's always u.p.s. what can green do for you? turns out not every mccain loves joe the plumber. daughter megan sets her sights on huss her father's unofficial campaign mascot samuel wurzelbacher. quote, joe the bummer is a dumb ass. he should stick to plumbing. crank calls gone wild. the brash pranksters who dupe others all for the enjoyment of their internet followers but have the jokes gone too far? >> you need to break a window, ma'am. >> the king of pop's new song hits the internet. ♪ and the wait grows longer for the toxicology report that might
governor mark sanford flying high on the taxpayers' dime. the phony fiscal conservative won't take federal stimulus money to educate the poor, but he will spend public funds on expensive airline tickets to south america. you know, the place where his mistress lives. >> i've let down a lot of people. >> a conservative think tank allegedly putting its thoughts up for sale to the highest bidder. do i hear two million? when fedex tells you it absolutely won't be part of your paper plate...
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is it past time for mark sanford to leave the stage? >> mark sanford thinks he is in group therapy and we are the group. we now know how many women he got to second base with, how many women he crossed the line with. this is the world's oldest 16- year-old. i think most people have heard too much from mark sanford. people say what is the difference between this and what bill clinton did? bill clinton never walked off the job for a week and flew to argentina. he took his affairs to work for him -- took his affairs to work with them. mark sanford he took off and did not tell anyone where he is going. >> last week on this show you said we were watching a man go through a public nervous breakdown. >> it is a hard diagnosis to make. you do not need a license even though i still have one. i am not sure i agree with your comparison to clinton. i am not sure what kind of defense that he did it in the oval office. >> [unintelligible] >> mark sanford has a real problem and he ought to deal with it in private. i think he does not have more than a
is it past time for mark sanford to leave the stage? >> mark sanford thinks he is in group therapy and we are the group. we now know how many women he got to second base with, how many women he crossed the line with. this is the world's oldest 16- year-old. i think most people have heard too much from mark sanford. people say what is the difference between this and what bill clinton did? bill clinton never walked off the job for a week and flew to argentina. he took his affairs to work...
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sanford, now he abandons the state while trying to patch things up with mrs. sanford. clearly south carolina is number one on the list of the abused people in this equation but again, is it the woman victim here, jenny sanford, the glue that is keeping her husband together with that job? >> you know, it's too bad. i have to say i love jenny sanford early on because her responses were, you know, i'm worried about my children. whatever happens in his political career is his business. and then of course there was a kind of humiliation factor when, you know, senator motor mouth just started talking about his soul mate and just, you know, sort of really exploded this. what i can say is this. you know, clearly, i hope that the choices jenny sanford is making about her family, which, you know, any of us can understand, a womanmayor -- married and raising children, people make all kinds of choices in marriage. that said i was dating a man who was running for mayor of new orleans and part of the reason that i feel comfortable endorsing him politically is because i have such a c
sanford, now he abandons the state while trying to patch things up with mrs. sanford. clearly south carolina is number one on the list of the abused people in this equation but again, is it the woman victim here, jenny sanford, the glue that is keeping her husband together with that job? >> you know, it's too bad. i have to say i love jenny sanford early on because her responses were, you know, i'm worried about my children. whatever happens in his political career is his business. and...
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. >>> south carolina governor, mark sanford, has been reprimanded. he was not asked to resign. sanford says he will work to earn back the public's trust. >>> in medical news, a new study finds a sugar substitute may help reduce tooth decay in children. sound too good to be true? our andrea canning takes a look. >> i never could beat ann. then, we were on opposite sides in a toothpaste test. >> reporter: the never-ending cavity war for children, may have a new ally. a natural sweetener called xylitol. >> xylitol will stick to the teeth, so the bacteria will not adhere to the tooth. it prevents the cavity from being performed. >> reporter: in a nearly
. >>> south carolina governor, mark sanford, has been reprimanded. he was not asked to resign. sanford says he will work to earn back the public's trust. >>> in medical news, a new study finds a sugar substitute may help reduce tooth decay in children. sound too good to be true? our andrea canning takes a look. >> i never could beat ann. then, we were on opposite sides in a toothpaste test. >> reporter: the never-ending cavity war for children, may have a new ally....
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sararah lilin s been by since i have been gone, as h ha mark sanford. d mk mckinnon and anna marie cox will representntreview that news.. al franken is senatotorial f fnn day and senenoror amy kobobucr will joioiusus to discuss thahat fact. anyou will not b beeve what lilical group is haavi an ououting,, so to speak, atanan n john ncert. iry ahead andmuch, much more.e. >>> b but weeen tonight th the s sarahalal i quit ararication tour. gogoveor palin, of course, g gae her surpriri regngnion speech la in the day on friday, rightt before t t j jul 4th holiday weekend. the speech did make clear that she was not goingtoto ru for rere-eleioio and that s w was stepepngng dn from herjojob as governor, , evenhohoh there was ilill year and d hahalfeft in heher first tm.m. but the speech, frankly, raised mo questions t tnn it ananswed. lilike w was she quitting? maybe tempting and more cocomftable to just kind off k e your h headowow and plot along and appeaseththe who are demanding, hey, just dn and shututp.p. but that's a woworthls,s, easyc ou that's a qutetes
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sanford said he considered canceling the trip which was planned before his affair. he said he decided not to cancel because his children raised money selling lemonade. >> the boys did lemonade stands and racked in hundreds of dollars, which i don't quite understand. i thought about pulling the plug because obviously critics will criticize, but i think in terms of the healing process that needs to take place in the state, i've got to get things right in the family and this is part of that. >> turns out, governor sanford has been spending a lot of time out of the office. since the beginning of the year, he's had 53 days with no official work. for every vacation day he's taken, sanford's worked just three days and since going to argentina last month, he's worked just 10 out of 25 days. john joins us over the phone, he's a staff writer for the state newspapers. there have been a lot of recommendations, that he spend more time with his family. are people now saying this backs that up? >> yeah, i mean, you had that question at first when the scandal first broke and since
sanford said he considered canceling the trip which was planned before his affair. he said he decided not to cancel because his children raised money selling lemonade. >> the boys did lemonade stands and racked in hundreds of dollars, which i don't quite understand. i thought about pulling the plug because obviously critics will criticize, but i think in terms of the healing process that needs to take place in the state, i've got to get things right in the family and this is part of that....
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the love sick mark sanford.ys he wants to keep his job despite recently skipping town to visit his mistress in argentina. could state republican leaders knock on his door and give him some information? that's next. %%%%%%%%%% shepard: fox urgent. republicans holding conference call on the embattled governor mark sanford. one option on the table is a call for his resignation. governor sanford of course under fire after he admitted to cheating on his wife with a woman who lives in argentina and changing his story about it over a period of days. is he back at work today after spending the weekend with his family in florida. the governor secretary of state is he trying to, quote, fall back in love with his wife. that is she on the left there and at the same time he has referred to his mistress on the right there as his soul mate. there have also been concerns about whether governor sanford used taxpayer money to take those trips to argentina. the state's top cop says there is no evidence that governor sanf
the love sick mark sanford.ys he wants to keep his job despite recently skipping town to visit his mistress in argentina. could state republican leaders knock on his door and give him some information? that's next. %%%%%%%%%% shepard: fox urgent. republicans holding conference call on the embattled governor mark sanford. one option on the table is a call for his resignation. governor sanford of course under fire after he admitted to cheating on his wife with a woman who lives in...
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well, sanford was there.was there, he got a bunch of calls from his chief of staff. 15 in all. and how many did sanford ignore? according to the state newspaper down there in columbia, all 15. governor sanford basking in that argentinean love nest, there's a mixed metaphor, ignored all 15 calls from his top staffer. tonight's "big number." >>> when we return, the host of hbo's "real time," bill maher, will join us with his unique take on politics. we'll get his thoughts on sarah palin's resignation, on what dick cheney was thinking about when he kept that secret cia assassination program secret. bill maher will be here right after the break. are you all right? a ferocious white whale wrecked my boat. well, i'm sure we can help you, captain... ahab. well, it looks like you haven't had a claim in over four years, so you don't have to pay a deductible. that means you saved $500! $500? i could get an electronic fish-finder. that's the spirit. saving you money on boat insurance. now that's progressive. call or cli
well, sanford was there.was there, he got a bunch of calls from his chief of staff. 15 in all. and how many did sanford ignore? according to the state newspaper down there in columbia, all 15. governor sanford basking in that argentinean love nest, there's a mixed metaphor, ignored all 15 calls from his top staffer. tonight's "big number." >>> when we return, the host of hbo's "real time," bill maher, will join us with his unique take on politics. we'll get his...
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now mark sanford's reputation of being tight-fisted with taxpayer money is in jeopardy. there are reports that sanford has a history of treating himself to first-class travel and hotel accommodations on the public dime. will that be the straw that breaks the back of his republican support? >>> also, what have the sonia sotomayor hearings taught us about affirmative action? is her nomination proof that affirmative action works or that it unfairly discriminal nats against white men? and if you need proof that having 60 democrats in the senate guarantees nothing, look no further than the failure of the union's top priority, the employee free choice akd or card check. why 60 doesn't always equal 60 in the united states senate in tonight's politics fix. >>> plus, we'll have the latest tweets from sarah palin in the "hardball sideshow." >>> we begin tonight with that battle over health care reform. nbc's kelly o'donnell joining us from capitol hill, and also with us is washingtonpost.com's chris cilliz cillizza. let's listen to what president obama had to say this afternoon. >
now mark sanford's reputation of being tight-fisted with taxpayer money is in jeopardy. there are reports that sanford has a history of treating himself to first-class travel and hotel accommodations on the public dime. will that be the straw that breaks the back of his republican support? >>> also, what have the sonia sotomayor hearings taught us about affirmative action? is her nomination proof that affirmative action works or that it unfairly discriminal nats against white men? and...
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well, sanford was there.m his chief of staff. 15 in all. and how many did sanford ignore? according to the state newspaper down there in columbia, all 15. governor sanford basking in that argentinean love nest, there's a mixed metaphor, ignored all 15 calls from his top staffer. tonight's "big number." >>> when we return, the host of hbo's "real time," bill maher, will join us with his unique take on politics. we'll get his thoughts on sarah palin's resignation, on what dick cheney was thinking about when he kept that secret cia assassination program secret. bill maher will be here right after the break. announcer: 93% of those who tried activia would recommend it. julia tolbert, tell me your story. well, my irregularity was only occasional and i honestly thought it was just a part of life. what made you first try activia? i saw this ad, and i said, ok, i love yogurt and hey, it worked! humm. announcer: activia is clinically proven to help regulate your digestive system in two weeks when eaten every day. ♪ ac
well, sanford was there.m his chief of staff. 15 in all. and how many did sanford ignore? according to the state newspaper down there in columbia, all 15. governor sanford basking in that argentinean love nest, there's a mixed metaphor, ignored all 15 calls from his top staffer. tonight's "big number." >>> when we return, the host of hbo's "real time," bill maher, will join us with his unique take on politics. we'll get his thoughts on sarah palin's resignation, on...
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well, sanford was there.while he was there, he got a bunch of calls from his chief of staff. 15 in all. and how many did sanford ignore? according to the state newspaper down there in columbia, all 15. governor sanford basking in that argentinean love nest, there's a mixed metaphor, ignored all 15 calls from his top staffer. tonight's "big number." >>> when we return, the host of hbo's real time, bill maher, will join us with his unique take on politics. we'll get his thoughts on sarah palin's resignation, on what dick cheney was thinking about when he kept that secret cia assassination program secret. bill maher will be here right after the break. you're watching "hardball" only on msnbc. hi, may i help you? yeah, i'm looking for car insurance that isn't going to break the bank. you're in the right place. only progressive gives you the option to name your price. here. a price gun? mm-hmm. so, i tell you what i want to pay. and we build a policy to fit your budget. that's cool. uh... [ gun beeps ] [ laughs ]
well, sanford was there.while he was there, he got a bunch of calls from his chief of staff. 15 in all. and how many did sanford ignore? according to the state newspaper down there in columbia, all 15. governor sanford basking in that argentinean love nest, there's a mixed metaphor, ignored all 15 calls from his top staffer. tonight's "big number." >>> when we return, the host of hbo's real time, bill maher, will join us with his unique take on politics. we'll get his...
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men like ensign, coburn and sanford.ys when you do this, commit total loyalty to each other and you vow to keep each other's secrets, you can accomplish much more. he gave congressman tiahart examples of guys who had done this very well he thought. hitler, pol pot, osama bin laden, and lennon. it makes your jaw drop. congressman tiahart thought this was very wise advice. >> his invocation of the abortion of president obama as a fetus on the floor of the house was such a shock it even earned him immediate booing in the house which the house doesn't usually do. this kind of wild argument that he made, does it make sense to nu the context of the family teaching or philosophy or is that the sort of thing they would frown on? >> i think it shows he's not quite ready for primetime. the family, what they're generally looking for is someone like a senator ensign, preaffair. a much more polished figure, or governor sanford, a much more polished figure. keep in mind, you know, several years ago governor sanford was talking about w
men like ensign, coburn and sanford.ys when you do this, commit total loyalty to each other and you vow to keep each other's secrets, you can accomplish much more. he gave congressman tiahart examples of guys who had done this very well he thought. hitler, pol pot, osama bin laden, and lennon. it makes your jaw drop. congressman tiahart thought this was very wise advice. >> his invocation of the abortion of president obama as a fetus on the floor of the house was such a shock it even...
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andy barr, governor sanford now, has he used tax money? has he used taxpayer money to fund his affairs? where is this investigation going now? >> there was one instance they found where he used taxpayer money to meet one his mistress. his office says they're going to pay that back. people are still combing through these documents, though. there are other rendezvouses. there are other examples where he got together with her, whether it was in the united states here or argentina. we're still kind of combing through those records to see when he may or may not have used some taxpayer funds to meet up with her. obviously, any instance of that beyond that initial one is just bad news for him. he's obviously going to have to pay it back and also may face had some charges in the state, maybe even some impeachment charges from the state senate there. >> alex, well, the whole thing is i was a prosecutor, and if someone came into court and said i robbed a bank but here, mr. prosecutor, here's the money, you can have it back now, can i go, i mean, is
andy barr, governor sanford now, has he used tax money? has he used taxpayer money to fund his affairs? where is this investigation going now? >> there was one instance they found where he used taxpayer money to meet one his mistress. his office says they're going to pay that back. people are still combing through these documents, though. there are other rendezvouses. there are other examples where he got together with her, whether it was in the united states here or argentina. we're...
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the e-mail said, need contact from sanford a.s.a.p.ils released to the state newspaper, which probably is safe to say now is the official bane of mark sanford's existence. he's still apparently not making any plans to resign. carol! denise! you've lost weight! it's just all these giant things make me look small. i eat this fiber one yogurt. (mr. mehta) it has five grams of fiber, zero fat, and fifty calories. please, this is too creamy and delicious. it's true, only fifty calories. (announcer) fiber one yogurt. it's true, only fifty calories. you have questions. who can give you the financial advice you need? where will you find the stability and resources to keep you ahead of this rapidly evolving world? these are tough questions. that's why we brought together two of the most powerful names in the industry. introducing morgan stanley smith barney. here to rethink wealth management. here to answer... your questions. morgan stanley smith barney. a new wealth management firm with over 130 years of experience. as we get older, our bodies
the e-mail said, need contact from sanford a.s.a.p.ils released to the state newspaper, which probably is safe to say now is the official bane of mark sanford's existence. he's still apparently not making any plans to resign. carol! denise! you've lost weight! it's just all these giant things make me look small. i eat this fiber one yogurt. (mr. mehta) it has five grams of fiber, zero fat, and fifty calories. please, this is too creamy and delicious. it's true, only fifty calories. (announcer)...
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sanford was knows a plea absent from thennouncement. she turned to friends as the governor went missing. >> she really was not concerned about his well-being from the standpoint that they had agreed to separate for a time riod. she knew or felt that he was ok wherever he was. she did not know his whereabouts. >> the governor later admitted that he was in argentina at the time. mrs. sanford said she relied on her faith to get through the ordeal. she also says she is trying to reconcile her marriage. >>> district kids are the most overweight in the country. according to a new survey, 35.4% of d. children are overweight. that puts the state as that ninth worst in the country. that puts the d.c. as the ninth worst in the country. experts say socio-economic factors play a large role in obesity problems. still ahead, steve will be backb the distance from the field to your table just got shorter. because at safeway there's always freshly picked... local produce at great prices. it's 100% guaranteed... to be fresh and ripe, every time. so hurry
sanford was knows a plea absent from thennouncement. she turned to friends as the governor went missing. >> she really was not concerned about his well-being from the standpoint that they had agreed to separate for a time riod. she knew or felt that he was ok wherever he was. she did not know his whereabouts. >> the governor later admitted that he was in argentina at the time. mrs. sanford said she relied on her faith to get through the ordeal. she also says she is trying to...
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the e-mail said, need contact and number for sanford asap.f pages of e-mails released wednesday night to the state newspaper, which is probably safe to say now the official bane of mark sanford's existence. he's still apparently not making any plans to resign. ♪ (announcer) introducing new tums dual action. this tums goes to work in seconds and lasts for hours. all day or night. new tums dual action. bring it on. new tums dual action. ♪ ♪ i'm cool like that, i'm cool like that ♪ ♪ i'm cool like that [ female announcer ] there's a smarter, cooler way to get your clothes brilliantly clean. and it's a turn for the better. ♪ i'm cool like that, i'm cool like that ♪ [ female announcer ] tide coldwater. it's specially formulated to clean in cold better than the other brand does in warm. ♪ cool like that and by washing in cold, you can save up to $10 on your energy bill with every 100 oz bottle. and that's cool. tide coldwater. get out of the old and into the cold. ♪ i'm cool like that an eleven sixteenths wrench over here? here you go. eleven sixte
the e-mail said, need contact and number for sanford asap.f pages of e-mails released wednesday night to the state newspaper, which is probably safe to say now the official bane of mark sanford's existence. he's still apparently not making any plans to resign. ♪ (announcer) introducing new tums dual action. this tums goes to work in seconds and lasts for hours. all day or night. new tums dual action. bring it on. new tums dual action. ♪ ♪ i'm cool like that, i'm cool like that ♪ ♪ i'm...
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sanford is married with four children. a piece published by a south carolina newspaper, he quotes the bible and asks voters to trust both him and god. sanford has had a contentious relationship with the legislature and cannot run for election. >>> a private funeral service for walter cronkite will be held in manhattan on thursday. his remains will be created and they will be buried in a family plot next to his late wife. the former mayor of kansas city and cronkite's first cousin say he was a dedicated journalist who cared about his country. >> it walter will be sorely missed because of what he represented to so many people around the world, and, certainly, he will be missed among those of us who have had the opportunity to spend a lot of private time with him. a real gentleman, a terrific person, in terms of conversation, and someone who cared deeply about this country. >> walter cronkite died friday at the age of 92. >>> an ohio boy has decided to help his family out by doing something very selfless. zach maguire recentl
sanford is married with four children. a piece published by a south carolina newspaper, he quotes the bible and asks voters to trust both him and god. sanford has had a contentious relationship with the legislature and cannot run for election. >>> a private funeral service for walter cronkite will be held in manhattan on thursday. his remains will be created and they will be buried in a family plot next to his late wife. the former mayor of kansas city and cronkite's first cousin say...
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and hundreds of e-mails just released on south carolina governor mark sanford. state records show he cleared his schedule at least one evening on a state-funded trip. neither of these guys are stepping down. is this a new low even for washington? give us a call, 1-877-tell-hln. joining me to talk about all this, alex, a deputy editor at cnn politics.com. he's also author of the novel "love sick." also with us, tara fields, a marriage and family therapist. and andy barr, a reporter at politico. andy, i want to start with you and this $100,000. now, i have seen cases where politicians and money being exchanged. it happened in new york not too long ago. but this is a little different than that, right? >> it's very different from that. the money comes from ensign's parents, paid off $96,000 to the wife, the husband and to the two kids and $12,000 increments. there was the $25,000 severance leave when she left his campaign organization. so a lot of money going back and forth. multiple payments over long periods of time. this is still unraveling. >> these two -- these
and hundreds of e-mails just released on south carolina governor mark sanford. state records show he cleared his schedule at least one evening on a state-funded trip. neither of these guys are stepping down. is this a new low even for washington? give us a call, 1-877-tell-hln. joining me to talk about all this, alex, a deputy editor at cnn politics.com. he's also author of the novel "love sick." also with us, tara fields, a marriage and family therapist. and andy barr, a reporter at...
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sanford, his wife, and four sons caught a flight for london last night for a two-week vacation.ast month he disappeared for almost a week while visiting an argentine mistress. sanford says this time he'll stay in touch with his office. >>> straight ahead, your thursday morning weather. >>> and in sports, nick green goes deep for the red sox. can they stave off the rangers sweep? guys... the blue goes on the left. (announcer) getting ready for the big game? ohhhh... bring it. bounty extra soft-- the bounty with a little extra softness! it's super absorbent. and it works extra hard for your money. in this lab demo, one sheet of bounty extra soft out-scrubs two sheets of the bargain brand. game on. bounty extra soft. look for new prints. >>> here's a look at the weather in some cities around the country. new york, afternoon showers, 78. miami, 92. chicago, partly cloudy and 77. denver, 88. los angeles, sunny and 83. time now for a check on the national forecast. the latest satellite picture shows that skies are gray over most of the east. it's another stormy morning across parts of
sanford, his wife, and four sons caught a flight for london last night for a two-week vacation.ast month he disappeared for almost a week while visiting an argentine mistress. sanford says this time he'll stay in touch with his office. >>> straight ahead, your thursday morning weather. >>> and in sports, nick green goes deep for the red sox. can they stave off the rangers sweep? guys... the blue goes on the left. (announcer) getting ready for the big game? ohhhh... bring it....
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sanford traveled to argentina to meet his mistress without telling anyone where he's going.te, ten members of the committee voted to ask the governor to resign. nine members voted to support sabb forward. the governor said repeatedly he does not plan to resign. >>> alaska's governor sarah palin is speaking publicly now about the report last week that she's resigning with more than a year left in her term. nbc's andrea mitchell caught up with palin at a remote fishing village in western alaska. that commercial fishing site has been run by her husband's family for generations. palin said she was leaving office now for the sake of her state. >> cost thousands and thousands of hours in state time and millions of dollars in state sources to continually send off these pet frivolous ridiculous wasteful ethics violations. >> reporter: how much debt do you have in legal fees? >> we have a legal bill of about half a million dollars. but that's not the consideration. the consideration is how does this affect the state? >> governor palin said she will remain politically active and she d
sanford traveled to argentina to meet his mistress without telling anyone where he's going.te, ten members of the committee voted to ask the governor to resign. nine members voted to support sabb forward. the governor said repeatedly he does not plan to resign. >>> alaska's governor sarah palin is speaking publicly now about the report last week that she's resigning with more than a year left in her term. nbc's andrea mitchell caught up with palin at a remote fishing village in western...
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sanford's chief of staff called the governor's cell phone 15 times during sanford's secret trip to argentina but the governor never picked up. today, sanford announced he is clearing his schedule of state business including meetings on economic development for the rest of this week to make a personal trip with his wife. this isn't the first time sanford has cleared his schedule for personal business. we learned from the state newspaper yesterday that before he headed to argentina, sanford declined an event held by a company that was considering a multimillion dollar expansion in south carolina which would mean new jobs in the state. sanford said he was "just absolutely jammed this summer." 600 pages of e-mails and phone records from the governor's office in the period that followed when he said he was jammed. we see jill sawyer trying to respond to a growing onslaught from the media with evolving explanations where exactly the governor is at 3:47 sawyer rights, slow news day when she asks, dude, is everything okay? another reporter writes in, he's with dick cheney at the famous undisclosed l
sanford's chief of staff called the governor's cell phone 15 times during sanford's secret trip to argentina but the governor never picked up. today, sanford announced he is clearing his schedule of state business including meetings on economic development for the rest of this week to make a personal trip with his wife. this isn't the first time sanford has cleared his schedule for personal business. we learned from the state newspaper yesterday that before he headed to argentina, sanford...
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sanford's spokesman issuing this statement.s committed to repairing the damage he has done to his marriage so it shouldn't be any surprise spending personal time with his wife is part of that process. it might come as a surprise to his top economic advisor who had a meeting scheduled with sanford regarding the faltering economy of the state. the republican two termer caught two timing announcing he'll seek re-election in 2012 john ensign supporting support from his constituents as reason to con on as nevada's junior senator but it may not be up to senator ensign. a wait-and-see game on whether or not the part of the love triangle cindy harrison will come forward with a sexual harrassment or unlawful termination suit. ensign says he is getting support from both sides of senate leadership. male and female. as for the state of nevada i'm going to work to earn their respect back. let's now call in melissa harris lacewell, associate professor of politics in african-american studies at princeton university. good evening, professor. >
sanford's spokesman issuing this statement.s committed to repairing the damage he has done to his marriage so it shouldn't be any surprise spending personal time with his wife is part of that process. it might come as a surprise to his top economic advisor who had a meeting scheduled with sanford regarding the faltering economy of the state. the republican two termer caught two timing announcing he'll seek re-election in 2012 john ensign supporting support from his constituents as reason to con...
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also been calls for mark sanford to step down.thing i have listed may have been fair game, today's development in what is the saga of sanford might be a little bit much. well, the associated press was able to obtain a copy of a letter sanford wrote to his religious adviser. it was written from his state computer, so thea p was able to get it, through a public records request. the letter was written may 20th before his infamous trip to argentina. in the letter sanford wrote, i simply beg for a chance to figure it out privately. please beg her for just the first month after the kids get out of school. if i can't get this done, then there will be plenty of time for public humiliation and showing the world i am the guy in the wrong. we figured that part out. the letter goes on to say the one part where my heart at this point is not where i wish it was is with jenny. that's his wife. she's a great girl, great mom, great wife, best friend. this letter goes on and on, but it was a letter he wrote to his religious adviser. yes, he's stupi
also been calls for mark sanford to step down.thing i have listed may have been fair game, today's development in what is the saga of sanford might be a little bit much. well, the associated press was able to obtain a copy of a letter sanford wrote to his religious adviser. it was written from his state computer, so thea p was able to get it, through a public records request. the letter was written may 20th before his infamous trip to argentina. in the letter sanford wrote, i simply beg for a...
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myspace, robert, and that one about governor sanford that says, yeah, sanford.'t even know what to say about him. not sure how he'll be able to work it out when i think he said that the mistress was his soulmate. yep. he did. i want you to look at this protest in minneapolis. these are somali americans. they're angry because someone has been luring their young men, living in america, now, speaking english like we do in many cases, to fight and die half a world away in somalia's civil war. at least a dozen young men have disappeared over the past year and a half, and at least three of them have turned up dead in somalia. now, what happens if they're trained there and they come back here? that's potential terrorism. here's cnn's report. >> reporter: far from the streets of somalia, a somali american family gathers in front of their home in minneapolis, caught up in this bloody conflict. a mother mourns her beloved son. jamal described as smart and hardworking student killed a world away in the chaos of small ya. >> went to washburn high school and after that he we
myspace, robert, and that one about governor sanford that says, yeah, sanford.'t even know what to say about him. not sure how he'll be able to work it out when i think he said that the mistress was his soulmate. yep. he did. i want you to look at this protest in minneapolis. these are somali americans. they're angry because someone has been luring their young men, living in america, now, speaking english like we do in many cases, to fight and die half a world away in somalia's civil war. at...
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sanford more than anything else. no, i heard that the ap interview, john, that he did was six hours long. i've never had a confession that long. i don't know about you, john king and ed rollins. >> you could have. if you confessed all your sins. >> yes. sunday mornings, thanks very much. no, seriously, i don't think he can last. we've heard too much. there's a phrase called indecent exposure, it usually suggesting showing too much flesh. he's shown too much of what's going on in his soul, and it's not good. i think the sooner he leaves the better for the state of south carolina and for the family. i say this as i friend of mark sanford's, go, be gone. >> ed rollins, do you agree with that, the wrong governor resigned? >> totally. there was no reason for sarah palin to resign other than her own desire to. governor sanford has lost any effectiveness in the state. the legislature, which is now a majority republican, are calling for the resignation. every major newspaper. he wasn't that popular before all this started fo
sanford more than anything else. no, i heard that the ap interview, john, that he did was six hours long. i've never had a confession that long. i don't know about you, john king and ed rollins. >> you could have. if you confessed all your sins. >> yes. sunday mornings, thanks very much. no, seriously, i don't think he can last. we've heard too much. there's a phrase called indecent exposure, it usually suggesting showing too much flesh. he's shown too much of what's going on in his...
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we are told sanford usually hold five minute meetings once a month with about 15 constituents.oday governor sanford's spokesperson says he has had 19 appointments while 11 more could not be fit into the schedule. the watergate hotel now part of a d.c. apartment and office complex that gave its names to one of the america's best known political scandals. the company that planned to turn that building on luxury condos have defaulted on the loan. now the cannot attract one single bid. bidding opening at 25 billion no takers. closed since 2007 and said to need tens of millions of dollars in repair work. california winery has named its knew lifestyle consultant today. the winner of its really good job contest online. here is the winery's commercial. a job description, drink wine, eat food at the vineyard and tweet about it. the salary 10,000 bucks a month. and, of course, rent is free. all apparently part of the winery's strategy to increase profile. some 35,000 people applied for the gig. inwinner a man from atlanta namd party wallace. the senate voting to cut the production of f-2
we are told sanford usually hold five minute meetings once a month with about 15 constituents.oday governor sanford's spokesperson says he has had 19 appointments while 11 more could not be fit into the schedule. the watergate hotel now part of a d.c. apartment and office complex that gave its names to one of the america's best known political scandals. the company that planned to turn that building on luxury condos have defaulted on the loan. now the cannot attract one single bid. bidding...
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we will be talking about sarah paliand mark sanford and setor john ensign o nevada this hour. yes, the original summertime republican fall from grace story ts fallier tight. you thought the john ensig scandal w over. there is more. we'll be discussing repuican self-destrucon with jeff rich. he'll beoining me he in the studio. that is all to coe. >>> but we arebeginning with some breaking news. cia officials have miled congress since 2001. that is noonger just a coroversial allegation from speaker of the house nancy pelosi. it is al now an adssion. reportedly comin directly fm the head of the cia. leon panetta. today a tter has surface it was a letter wrten toeon panetta from seven democtic members of t house inlligence committee and the letterays this. recall, no doubt,hat on may ou 15th, 2009, you stated the following in a lett to cia employees -- let me be clearit is not our policor practice to mislead congress. at is against our laws a values. recently, you testied that you have determed thattop cia officials have conceed significant acon from all members of congress and mi
we will be talking about sarah paliand mark sanford and setor john ensign o nevada this hour. yes, the original summertime republican fall from grace story ts fallier tight. you thought the john ensig scandal w over. there is more. we'll be discussing repuican self-destrucon with jeff rich. he'll beoining me he in the studio. that is all to coe. >>> but we arebeginning with some breaking news. cia officials have miled congress since 2001. that is noonger just a coroversial allegation...
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. >>> we want to revisit is the mark sanford vacation story because we read it again and yes, mark sanfordg his vacation in light of recent events but his kids had already raised money for the trip. yes, his kids had raised money. >> that means they are paying for the vacation. >> or maybe it means that they had a summer job and they're going to spend some of their money. but your point was? >> my point is, it's an interesting time for him to teach a morales son. we try to teach children to save their money and be responsible, but he should maybe save that lesson and say kids, it's on me. >> especially since he can afford it. all the money you worked for this summer, spend it on something else. this vacation is on me, kids. >> he may be a source of a little bit of angst in the home. i'll stop and twitter my thoughts. there's a lot going on today outside of sanford making the kids pay for vacation. here are three things we thought you should know. >> florida's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against four florida companies that allegedly charged up front fees for loan modification servi
. >>> we want to revisit is the mark sanford vacation story because we read it again and yes, mark sanfordg his vacation in light of recent events but his kids had already raised money for the trip. yes, his kids had raised money. >> that means they are paying for the vacation. >> or maybe it means that they had a summer job and they're going to spend some of their money. but your point was? >> my point is, it's an interesting time for him to teach a morales son. we...
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south carolina republicans have voted to censure governor mark sanford. they are upset over revelations of sanford's affair with an argentine woman and his disappearance last month when he went to see her. sanford's office responded "the governor fully appreciates the party's position and intends to work diligently to earn back its trust." there was fresh debates about what rights accused terrorists will have after guantanomo bay is closed and the family of a fallen soldier questions why he received little attention and michael jackson got so much. wçÑcçÑwñ bret: admirers of michael jackson packed the staples center in los angeles today for a memorial to the late singer. luminaries from music, movies and sports spoke to the crowd. jackson he's death has, of course, received extensive worldwide media coverage, including significant time on this network. now, relatives of a soldier killed in afghanistan are raising some questions about that. correspondent molly hennenberg has the story. >> 24-year-old army lieutenant brian bradshaw deployed to afghanistan i
south carolina republicans have voted to censure governor mark sanford. they are upset over revelations of sanford's affair with an argentine woman and his disappearance last month when he went to see her. sanford's office responded "the governor fully appreciates the party's position and intends to work diligently to earn back its trust." there was fresh debates about what rights accused terrorists will have after guantanomo bay is closed and the family of a fallen soldier questions...
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especial sanford disaping fivedays.randhat is already struggle, e republican brand, thesare further hits. en they have to continue to answer questions aboutnsign and sanford, it makes it harder for them to make the case. >> read more om chsn his blog. i'm andrea mitchl in washingt. join us monday for complete corage of the sonia sotomay hearing. >>> up next, the new york special edition on msnbc. have a great weekend. to deep cro-clean. olay deep cleas reach thmio-particles of dirt some basicleansers can leave hind for a clean so deep its micro-clea olayp cleansers. where all your t's farite flavors, including real carnation milk, come alive. friskies feline favorites. feed the senses. friskies feline favorites. you ve questions. who can veve the financial advice y you need? where will youind the stability and rereurces to keep yoahd of this rapidly evvivingorld? these are tough questitions. thatat's y we brought togeth twof the most poporful nes in the industry. introducing morgan snlnley smith barney. here to rethinkk
especial sanford disaping fivedays.randhat is already struggle, e republican brand, thesare further hits. en they have to continue to answer questions aboutnsign and sanford, it makes it harder for them to make the case. >> read more om chsn his blog. i'm andrea mitchl in washingt. join us monday for complete corage of the sonia sotomay hearing. >>> up next, the new york special edition on msnbc. have a great weekend. to deep cro-clean. olay deep cleas reach thmio-particles of...
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meanwhil in south carolina today, presumably in an effort to show how the new st-scandal mark sanford is going to be different from the old e-scandal mark sanford, sanfors office, for the first me in the whole 6 1/2 years he's beegovernor, released a public schedule of events for him. we've been waiti 6 1/2 years toinout where he's going to be this week. d here it is. no plic events are currently scheduled for the remainr of the week. tada! the common beltway cventional wisdom about the scandals is that mk nford was going to be saved because of go political timing being overshadowedy goveor sah palin's awkward signation and the overwhelmi story ofichael jackson's death. then againconventional wisdom alsoaid the john ensign scandal was gone t and that came bwith a handwritten vengeance today. beltway of wisdom also holds that sarah palin would be a republican rock star and a fundaising magnet, despite the damage she's done to herwn elecd office prospects recently. that, it turns out, may so be wrong. the's news today that the republican candidates in the onlyajor statewide elections th
meanwhil in south carolina today, presumably in an effort to show how the new st-scandal mark sanford is going to be different from the old e-scandal mark sanford, sanfors office, for the first me in the whole 6 1/2 years he's beegovernor, released a public schedule of events for him. we've been waiti 6 1/2 years toinout where he's going to be this week. d here it is. no plic events are currently scheduled for the remainr of the week. tada! the common beltway cventional wisdom about the...
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sanford.lves and we'll quit talking about you and let's move to something else. we've gotten all of the blood out of this turnip that we need, and hopefully they can repair things and he can go about his job. but this is enough. >> it does underscore the fact this has almost gone a little bit beyond politics and beyond the office. instead it's just a personal tragedy right now, and unfortunately it's playing out in the public square because governor sanford holds a public office. >> he talks to the press all the time. i mean, just like go down to florida for the weekend and, like, chill and we're ready to move to -- >> the reason we're talking about it is because there continues to be an engagement with governor sanford and mrs. sanford in the press. it's become a public story when, in fact, if it's ever going to be repaired with their family, it has to be done behind closed doors. >> when you get a sentence like the spiritual adviser accompanying them on a wife-sanctioned trip to see the mist
sanford.lves and we'll quit talking about you and let's move to something else. we've gotten all of the blood out of this turnip that we need, and hopefully they can repair things and he can go about his job. but this is enough. >> it does underscore the fact this has almost gone a little bit beyond politics and beyond the office. instead it's just a personal tragedy right now, and unfortunately it's playing out in the public square because governor sanford holds a public office. >>...
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tonight's "big number." >>> up next, the clintons, the sanfords, the ensigns. are the strains of political maia more pronounced when one spouse is a high-profile politician? that's our disssion when we retu. you're watching "hardball"nly on msn. whistle blow [conveyor beltumming] hocolate squirting] [conveyor belt humming [squting] [convebelt humming] [squirting] (male announcer) something new to cve. [squirting] the cr-v from honda. it's much easier to find money at esuranc great auto insurance rates and lots of discounts! got insurance ady? save more with esurae's "switch & save (tm) scount"! it also pays to shop online. you get esurance's ast 5 (tm) discount" just fetting an instant onlinque. - thanks, professor. - don't forget the good student discount. and there's even re discounts! i's no "secret" that you n save hundreds with esue. make it your "mission" to click or call esurance today. you all want to rurun yo businesses morore efently, i's no "secret" that you n save hundreds with esue. so wee brought in a team of pes to help. one suggestion is to make
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after a late-nighthtononfence call and t thr r rnds of ballototin t ty voted to censure vernor sanfordnal tally, 22 inin foror, members cacaining r sanford's reresiatatn. 9 members ouout t t 41 leaders voting for support. the committee characterizedd t gogoveor's statement about his notably leaving the e ste e toee his argegeinine ver as a breach t t public's trust and confidence and his abibityty t effectively peperfm m e duties ofisis oice. sasanfd also failed to adhere to republican party b butararri fufurtr r velation, the censure ll be the party's lastst wd d on the e maerer ththe atatemt also claimed that the state's rerepuicicanspoke in a unified voice, nototeaeallvery unified, and w wlllly consistent with mosost pupuicans including sasaorord mself said about the censure ideaea bk k 1988. then congressman sanfofordotot to impeach presidedentilil inton, claiming only that t or clinton's resignatioion ululbe enoughgh. sanford hahas spspond to last night's s ceururthrough his spspokmama quoting, the governor fully apprecectetes e party's position and he intendndtoto wk diligegent t
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"good >>> "good morning america" continues with governor mark sanford's inner circle.e's closest friends tell us how she found out about his affair and what she plans to do now. it's a "gma" exclusive. >>> cool ways to make quick cash. direct sales are booming again. we'll show you how to get in on the action. ♪ money money ♪ a little -- >> he's one of "people's" magazine's sexiest men and one of country music's rising stars. blake shelton performs live. ♪ >>> good morning, everyone. good morning to you, robin roberts out in los angeles. i'm diane sawyer in new york. it's july 6th, 2009 and, of course, we are counting down to tomorrow's memorial for michael jackson. >> we're right across the street from the staples center. 20,000 family, friends and fans will be there tomorrow for the memorial service. over 1.5 million people online vying for tickets for tomorrow's memorial and an estimated 750,000 people will be coming here to los angeles from all over the world, even if they don't have a ticket, they want to be here and coming up in this half hour, the way we mourn o
"good >>> "good morning america" continues with governor mark sanford's inner circle.e's closest friends tell us how she found out about his affair and what she plans to do now. it's a "gma" exclusive. >>> cool ways to make quick cash. direct sales are booming again. we'll show you how to get in on the action. ♪ money money ♪ a little -- >> he's one of "people's" magazine's sexiest men and one of country music's rising stars. blake...
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some governors cite scheduling conflicts, most notably mark sanford. in an op ed, sanford suggests the whole or deal has turned him into a more humble and contrite person. he writes "i think all that has transpired will be particularly relevant in the way that i deal with the legislative body and other state leaders going forward." other governors stayed home to deal with serious budget problems in their home states. fueled in large part by unexpected cuts in consumer spending. state governments in particular are heavily reliant on sails taxes to the consumer spending goes down and any one in elementary school know hass happens next. according to the rock feller institute of government, state tax revenues have dropped 12% in the first quarter of 2009 and preliminary data suggests they may have gone down as much as 20% in the second quarter. right now back her live joined by the governor of montana. governor, you have the distinction of being among a handful of states not anticipating a budget shortfall. let me ask you, how did you do it? >> i have run,
some governors cite scheduling conflicts, most notably mark sanford. in an op ed, sanford suggests the whole or deal has turned him into a more humble and contrite person. he writes "i think all that has transpired will be particularly relevant in the way that i deal with the legislative body and other state leaders going forward." other governors stayed home to deal with serious budget problems in their home states. fueled in large part by unexpected cuts in consumer spending. state...
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south carolina governor mark sanford may have chosen to stay in office.the party have different plans for him. i'm jond pie henry mcmaster this morning. good morning, mr. attorney general. >> good morning, sir. now, you have one of the big questions in all of this, whether or not the governor used taxpayer money or used these trips to argentina on taxpayer dollars and did it inappropriately. what has your investigation found out? >> that investigation was done by the state law enforcement division and found there were no taxpayer dollars spent on any of those trips. >> okay, so no wrongdoing therement yesterday, i had a chance to talk to senator jim demint of south carolina, the u.s. congressman, i asked him whether or not he thought he should resign and governor mark sanford should resign. here is what he had to say. >> it's tragic for him and his family and harmful for the state when we need strong leadership. i told governor sanford i don't believe he can continue to lead if his family life is in shambles. >> family life in shambles and a professional
south carolina governor mark sanford may have chosen to stay in office.the party have different plans for him. i'm jond pie henry mcmaster this morning. good morning, mr. attorney general. >> good morning, sir. now, you have one of the big questions in all of this, whether or not the governor used taxpayer money or used these trips to argentina on taxpayer dollars and did it inappropriately. what has your investigation found out? >> that investigation was done by the state law...
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there's also incriminating news tonight about governor mark sanford. there's some stunning news about senator john ensign of nevada. and there's some outrageous news about goldman sachs. elizabeth warren will be here with us this hour as well. that's all coming up. >>> but we begin tonight with what is starting to feel like the jeff sessions show, even though it's supposed to be the confirmation hearings for supreme court nominee sonia sotomayor. in the absence of any real drama, suspense about whether or not judge sotomayor will actually be confirmed to the supreme court, sort of seems like an unavoidable conclusion that she will, the hearings are instead turning into a showcase for the senate, rather than a showcase for her. the republican opposition to judge sotomayor is still steering largely clear of her judicial record, except for one case, republicans have characterized as a pro-affirmative action ruling and they're criticizing that one a lot. beyond that, the opening statements and questions from the committee, seven republicans, and particular
there's also incriminating news tonight about governor mark sanford. there's some stunning news about senator john ensign of nevada. and there's some outrageous news about goldman sachs. elizabeth warren will be here with us this hour as well. that's all coming up. >>> but we begin tonight with what is starting to feel like the jeff sessions show, even though it's supposed to be the confirmation hearings for supreme court nominee sonia sotomayor. in the absence of any real drama,...
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and the communications director for mark sanford has just said he's leaving. that's right.oing to pursue opportunities in the private sector. meantime, the state democrat says he plans to hold hearings into whether sanford spent state money on the trips with his mistress. >>> now, it's time for the caucus with journalists from "the new york times." we've got mark, cheryl who covers the white house and also mark who covers national security. we'll be talking about sonia sotomayor, the health care debate and the secret cia program kept that congress. you heard that bite earlier. what does that mean for this process that kennedy's not here? >> what's striking about ted kennedy, he's obviously home on cape cod, recuperating from his very, very serious cancer. he is just, he's being envoeked left and right. the republicans use him as almost a weapon against democrats and say you know, if ted kennedy were here, this bill wouldn't be as partisan as it is. >> that's what i don't understand. his friend keeps saying it would be more bipartisan if he were here. >> he's also someone wh
and the communications director for mark sanford has just said he's leaving. that's right.oing to pursue opportunities in the private sector. meantime, the state democrat says he plans to hold hearings into whether sanford spent state money on the trips with his mistress. >>> now, it's time for the caucus with journalists from "the new york times." we've got mark, cheryl who covers the white house and also mark who covers national security. we'll be talking about sonia...