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Sanford admitted June 24, 2009, to having an extra-marital affair and covering up a secret trip to visit his mistress in [[Argentina]]. He made the admission at a press conference meant to clear up a mysterious week-long absence where his staff initially explained by saying the Governor was hiking the Appalachian Trail.  

Sanford admitted June 24, 2009, to having an extra-marital affair and covering up a secret trip to visit his mistress in [[Argentina]]. He made the admission at a press conference meant to clear up a mysterious week-long absence where his staff initially explained by saying the Governor was hiking the Appalachian Trail.  

"I've let down a lot of people. That's the bottom line," Sanford said. "I've been unfaithful to my wife."  He said he is resigning as chairman of the [[Republican Governors Association]] ("RGA). The RGA announced shortly afterward that [[Mississippi]] Gov. [[Haley Barbour]] would assume Sanford's RGA duties.

"I've let down a lot of people. That's the bottom line," Sanford said. "I've been unfaithful to my wife."  He said he is resigning as chairman of the Republican Governors Association (RGA). The RGA announced shortly afterward that [[Mississippi]] Gov. [[Haley Barbour]] would assume Sanford's RGA duties.

== Fallout From Scandal ==

== Fallout From Scandal ==