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South Carolina: An Embarrassment of Riches?

Christopher Lamb | Posted 03.23.2012

Read More: South Carolina Primary, 2012 Elections, Elections 2012, South Carolina Primary 2012, offthebus2012, Charleston, Stephen Colbert, Newt Gingrich, College of Charleston, Miss Teen South Carolina, Offthebus, Jon Stewart, Gov. Mark Sanford, Rep. Joe Wilson, Politics News
Christopher Lamb

During my first semester at the College of Charleston 15 years ago, I was teaching a journalism writing course where I gave weekly current-events quiz...

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Remember 'The Whoopee Cushion' ?

Christopher Lamb | Posted 03.10.2012

Read More: South Carolina Primary, Offthebus, Elections 2012, The Politico, Jon Stewart, 2012 Election, Rep. Anton Gunn, Albert Greene, South Carolina Primary 2012, South Carolina, offthebus2012, Stephen Colbert, Gov. Mark Sanford, Politics News
Christopher Lamb

As New Hampshire votes tomorrow, the GOP presidential candidates will remove their grease paint, put away their cream pies and banana peels, take down their tents, and take their show to South Carolina. There is no more fitting place for these particular candidates during this particular presidential campaign than in the state known as "America's whoopee cushion."

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Thank You Sarah Palin!

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Michelle Bachmann, Gop, John McCain, Tea Party, Rand Paul, Rush Limbaugh, Ron Paul, Sharron Angle, Tea Baggers, Democrats, Nikki Haley, Sarah Palin, Barbara Boxer, Sean Hannity, Terry Branstad, Harry Reid, Glenn Beck, Carly Fiorina, Newt Gingrich, Gov. Mark Sanford, Republican Party, Politics News
Andy Ostroy

Somehow, somewhere, someone ordained Palin the new head of the GOP and deluded themselves into believing that who and what she touches today will mystically turn into November 2nd gold. Truth is, it'll be just the opposite.

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Mark Sanford Agrees To Pay $74,000 In Ethics Fines

AP | MEG KINNARD | Posted 05.25.2011

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has agreed to pay $74,000 in fines to resolve dozens of charges that he violated state ethics ...

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Top Ten PR Blunders of 2009

Rich Robinson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Michael Steele, Kanye West Taylor Swift, Serena Williams Outburst, Government Officials, Rod Blagojevich, Bobby Jindal, Balloon Boy, Tom Daschle, Tiger Woods, Bad Public Relations, Gov. Mark Sanford, PR Meltdowns, Fox News Channel, Celebrities, Media News
Rich Robinson

For some this was, as Queen Elizabeth might say, "annus horribilis" -- a horrible year. For the rest of us, it was another lesson in public relations crisis management.

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Gov. Sanford Defends Use Of State Plane For Family Trips: "I've Got A Busy Life"

AP | MEG KINNARD | Posted 05.25.2011

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday justified his use of state planes for personal trips in which he often brought alon...

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Gov. Sanford Used State Aircraft To Travel To Vacation Spots, Kids' Sporting Events, His Hairdresser: AP Investigation

AP | JIM DAVENPORT | Posted 05.25.2011

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford used state aircraft for personal and political trips, often bringing along his wife and childr...

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Do Men Become Better or Worse Fathers After Divorce?

Jill Brooke | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Gov. Mark Sanford, Jon Gosselin, Fatherhood, Post-Divorce, Divorce, After Divorce, Fathers, Healthy Living News
Jill Brooke

A growing trend shows that many men become better parents post-divorce, to the surprise of ex-wives who find it difficult to grasp that a man who wasn't a good husband can indeed be a good father.

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Michael Jackson RIP, 3 Decades LA Style

Jodi Lampert | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Michael Jackson, Jackson Family, Gov. Mark Sanford, Farrah Fawcett, Los Angeles, Entertainment News
Jodi Lampert

I haven't cried for Michael Jackson. Because I find myself -- still -- annoyed by footage I've seen on this morning's local news

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Sanford's Book Deal Off

Huffington Post | Lila Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.' ...

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"The Jacksons:" The Ultimate Reality Show

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: LaToya Jackson, Michael Jackson, The Today Show, Al Sharpton, Celebrity Rehab, Matt Lauer, Survivor, Jesse Jackson, Debbie Rowe, Neverland, Jermaine Jackson, Diana Ross, The Bachelor, Larry King, Joe Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Gov. Mark Sanford, American Idol, Entertainment News
Andy Ostroy

Let's face it, if you're into train wrecks, it doesn't get much better than this. In the age of reality television, this is the ultimate real-life family freak show.

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