Gov. Sanford Admits Affair and Explains Disappearance - NYTimes.com

Mark Sanford, the governor of South Carolina, said he had conducted an extra-marital affair with a woman in Argentina, ending a mystery over his week-long disappearance that had infuriated lawmakers and seemed to put his rising political career in jeopardy. Full Story »

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William Owney
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by William Owney - Jun. 26, 2009

Fairly reported. Written with the Time's customary insistence on broad "cosmic" overview, which may or may not be fully supported further down in the copy.

It's obvious that the Times is off its beat and is relying on the reporting of others to guide it. Reads like a second-day story. Not particularly distinguished or ground breaking.

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