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| Contributor | Homegrown Democrat |
| Last Edited | Homegrown Democrat Jun 24, 2009 02:24pm |
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| News Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 08:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | WASHINGTON (CNN) — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has assumed the chairmanship of the Republican Governors Association, CNN has learned.
Barbour immediately takes over as head of the national Republican campaign organization following South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s announcement he was leaving the post. Sanford acknowledged Wednesday that he had an extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina.
“The news revealed today hurts all of us who have gotten to know Governor Sanford over the years and so it is with regret that the RGA accepted Governor Sanford’s resignation as chairman,” Barbour said in a statement obtained by CNN that will be distributed Wednesday afternoon. “While this news is deeply disappointing, I also know it’s important to remain focused on the future and Governor Sanford’s resignation allows him and us to do just that.
Barbour added: “The RGA has an important task over the next two years. I am committed to seeing it through and confident we will succeed.” |
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