Sanford backs out of promise to release records

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has backed out of a promise to release personal financial records to the media proving he did not use state money for trips to see his mistress.

COLUMBIA, S.C. —

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has backed out of a promise to release personal financial records to the media proving he did not use state money for trips to see his mistress.

A day after Sanford declared in an emotional Associated Press interview that his mistress is his soul mate, spokesman Joel Sawyer says the governor does not want to discuss personal matters in the media anymore. Sanford is providing the records to law enforcement as part of an investigation of his travel to see the Argentine woman.

Sanford agreed this week to provide the AP with proof of his payment for trips to New York and Argentina to see her.

His staff first said the records might be made available Tuesday, and then the governor's spokesman said Wednesday Sanford would not release them.

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Take a look at his "official" photos vs the recent ones since the scandal. The bags under his eyes were totally airbrushed out in the... Posted on July 2, 2009 at 8:50 PM by greensleeves. Jump to comment

This guy was a front runner for the Republican party in 2012? Wow. Posted on July 1, 2009 at 1:40 PM by juked175. Jump to comment

Hillbilly - Democrats don't call for the resignation of another politician while having an affair themselves. Sure, Democrats chase women... Posted on July 10, 2009 at 11:54 AM by HIstory Teacher. Jump to comment

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