http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/23/sanfords-walk-woods-draws-south-carolina-capital/WXII news in Winston-Salem, NC produced a hilarious report on this story, featuring this quote from on of Sanford's SC Republican colleagues: "It's bizarre behavior, but that's not unusual for this governor." The story pointed out that Sanford was missing during Father's Day, but failed to mention that Sunday was also the summer solstice, the traditional day for nude hiking. A nature enthusiast, Sanford admits to being on the Appalachian Trail, a favorite of nude hikers. Perhaps he was letting it all hang out while clearing his head.
As mentioned in this article, Sanford once brought live pigs into the house chamber to protest pork barrel spending. The pigs defecated all over the place, making their own statement about state government.
Ever read Douglas Adam's
Hitchhiker series? The job of the President of the Universe was to behave outrageously, entertain the masses, and detract attention from the people who really ran the Universe. Perhaps Sanford's presidential hopes aren't dead after all; in an era of excess and reality TV, he's perfect. Think about what legislators, lobbyists, and special interest groups could get away with while Sanford keeps Fox and MSNBC busy.