Barbour Now Head Of The Republican Governors Association

Mississippi Haley Barbour South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford resigned as head of the RGA Wednesday after confessing his affair with an Argentinian woman. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour now takes over the post.

by WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Published: Thu, June 25, 2009 - 7:59 am CST Last Updated: Thu, June 25, 2009 - 8:01 am CST

BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) - During a stop in New Hampshire, Mississippi
Gov. Haley Barbour said South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's
resignation as chairman of the Republican Governors Association
won't distract the group from its mission.
Sanford, who admitted Wednesday to having an affair, resigned
his position with the governors group, bumping up Barbour from
incoming to outright chairman.
Barbour, who was speaking at a New Hampshire Republican Party
fundraiser, told reporters he won't comment on Sanford's personal
problems. But he says the governor's association remains focused on
rebuilding the party and electing Republican governors.

Statement From Barbour posted on the Republican Governors Association's web site

“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.

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.

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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