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What To Say About Mark Sanford?A guide to politicians' reactions to sex scandals.

By Lydia DePillis and Jeremy Singer-VinePosted Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at 4:09 PM ET

Also in Slate: William Saletan on Sanford's surprisingly honest confession. John Dickerson on the disturbing glee at Sanford's downfall. Plus: Who is Cubby Culbertson, Sanford's "spiritual giant"?

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Lydia DePillis is a Slate intern. Jeremy Singer-Vine is a former Slate intern.
Photograph of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford by Davis Turner/Getty Images.
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