COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Fellow Republicans have censured South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford for leaving the state last month on a secret trip to Argentina to meet his mistress.
The state GOP met for more than three hours by phone Monday before 22 members of the executive committee voted on a formal reprimand of Sanford. Ten voted to ask him to resign, while nine voted to support the governor.
In a statement, Sanford says he appreciates the party's position and will continue to work to earn back its trust. Sanford might have survived a state probe last week into his
travel, but plenty of his fellow Republicans say they are still hearing from unhappy constituents.
The governor also has continually said he will serve his remaining 18 months in office.
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