Sanford's Book Deal Off

Yesterday, word came out that Gov. Mark Sanford had a book deal for a weighty, pre-admitting-to-crossing-lines, tome outlining his 'policy beliefs.' Hold your breath for it no longer: the deal's off.

From his publisher, Via The Page:

"Sentinel has agreed to release Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina from his contract to write a book about fiscal conservatism, which was to be called WITHIN OUR MEANS and was scheduled for publication in March 2010. This is a mutual decision. We wish Governor Sanford the best."

Comments

[plzchuteme]

This kind of makes you think that the publishers weren't all that excited to begin with. If Sanford was an economic whiz and had something to offer to the discourse, his current problems wouldn't make that much difference, but if this was going to be just going to be a rehash of his personal version of conservative fiscal responsibility, backed up by scripture and buttressed by his idea of moral living and personal responsibility, then it never had a chance. I suspect it would contain more of his opinion rather than an objective, fact backed theory. It's success would be more dependent on his personal popularity, and he' s not the most popular guy in town these days.

[ladyvader]

Ohhh....Too bad, so sad, I'm glad....

[RJII]

unemployment is brutal these days. good luck cheater.

[nana4g]

The new book deal will be called, "Sparking and That Sex Thing".

[KeepItMoving08]

... As I sit here watching the 4th of July fireworks I'm reminded of the stars that I saw in my tan line lover's eyes.

Until.....

[Okieborn]

Puleeeze !!
Resign anf go away !!!

[learntofly]

And they couldn't spin it as a romance novel???? lol

[laddieluv]

Color me "surprised"!

What an a**-hat!

[gatogato]

I hope he goes away and writes something so I don't have to hear about his stupid trysts. Too gross to even think about.
All the South Carolinians who voted for him should be locked in a room with him and be forced to listen to him spin on and on about his soulmate.

[CheshireCat2]

Oh great, just when it was about to get exciting, it's off!

[afgail]

Sanford lost all credibility as a spokesperson for conservative causes. Not many can be expected to buy a book from a GOP apologist for hypocracy tainted policy from a known hypocite.

[gakabani]

He can write a XXX novel and get it over.

[imsosure]

Jeez, he may have to get a real job, something that makes his soul feel warm and fuzzy.

[Margo Arrowsmith]

I guess he got a better deal from Harlequin Romance publications. His writting and speaking are much more geared to their genre.

[MizLiz]

He is a master of purple prose, I'll give him that.

[PhilipB]

Yes.
I am no fan of Sanfords, but there was something yearning about his messages. I will have to give him that the tone seemed about love, and not "sordid" with prostitutes or the like.
I am not saying it was not dishonest, but there was something heartfelt, too.

[troika]

He has already given us a glimpse of the contents. Why pay for something when we can get it free on the internet? Gov. Sanford, please keep pouring your heart out.