COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s lawyer says the events surrounding the Republican’s June absence from the state to meet with an Argentine lover don’t warrant impeachment.Attorney Ross Garber said Tuesday impeachments are extremely rare and only eight governors in the nation’s history have been removed from office. Garber said the only two removed in the last 80 years had also been indicted on felony charges.He says Sanford’s five-day absence does not meet the high standard for impeachment.
South Carolina governor’s lawyer: Impeachment standard not met
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November 24, 2009