Posted on 09/03/2009 2:56:27 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia
(CNN) – An outspoken critic of Mark Sanford is accusing the embattled South Carolina governor of orchestrating a smear campaign against Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer.
Republican State Sen. Jake Knotts wrote to fellow members of the state legislature on Wednesday accusing Sanford and his allies of spreading rumors that Bauer is gay — a claim that was reported earlier this week by a blogger who seeks to out closeted conservative politicians.
"As a former target of a false rumor started by the Sanford Camp I can tell you with absolute certainty this attack was orchestrated on behalf of Mark Sanford, either directly or indirectly, and financially subsidized by him or one of his many 'front-groups,'" Knotts wrote. The letter was first reported by "The Palmetto Scoop," a South Carolina political Web site.
Knotts, an ally of Bauer and a fierce opponent of Sanford, said there is no truth to the gay rumors that have dogged Bauer for years.
"I have known Andre since he was eight years old," Knotts told CNN. "Ain't a homosexual bone in his body. That boy is a good boy. It's a just an attempt to prevent Andre from become governor."
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It is hardly a mystery that Andre Bauer is gay. Give me a break. His own wife accused him of having a homosexual affair in their divorce papers. I mentioned that on this forum when the Sanford/Argentina news first broke. South Carolinians should be aware that if they drum Sanford out, they will be getting their first homosexual governor, at least until the next election.
Smear campaign about the flakey RINO Bauer. AKA telling the truth.
I’d can’t advise Sanford to resign if that means Governor Bauer.
Sanford committed adultery, he didn’t rape, rob or kill anybody. He may be jerk, but the alternative is unspeakably depressing.
What Sandy did to his wife and 4 sons is beyond unacceptable
let alone what he did the to people of his state.
Sandy is a diciple of L Ron Paul which helps explain his
unreal thinking.
Fight hard for your dishonor, Sanford. What a loser. Thank God the nature of his pitiful character is exposed before he moved up any further towards power!
I am not condoning his behavior. The man is a fool. But unless we can replace him with other than a homosexual RINO, he should stay.
I don’t care for the lifestyle of the Lt Gov. but better him until they have their election.
Sandy has major Psych problems.
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