South Carolina governor under scrutiny over adulterous affair

Oh dear. Just when you thought it couldn't get worse for the Republicans, this happens.

BEFORE:

Above: (In happier times) Gov. Sanford, probably soon after his inauguration

AFTER:

Above: Gov. Sanford during the confession of his affair to the media

When will they ever learn? It seems like yet another American politician has been "caught with his hand in the cookie jar". Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina admitted a few days ago to having an affair with a woman in Argentina last year, and he is now facing the consequences. There are now increasing calls for his resignation as a result, and (sadly for the Governor) there are still some missing pieces to this puzzle and it seems like the authorities are relentless about the investigation. The extent of his Argentinean exploits is still unknown.

So....... what's next for the embattled Governor? He is probably going to be forced to repay the State after using its money to conduct his political interests. After that, he will probably face more scrutiny, which will almost certainly hasten the demise of his political career. As for his "mistress", as she was so affectionately called in the media....... her name is reported to be Maria Belen Shapur.