July 2, 2009
Posted: July 2nd, 2009 12:34 PM ET

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 Gov. Mark Sanford’s book deal has officially fallen through.
Gov. Mark Sanford’s book deal has officially fallen through.

(CNN) – Gov. Mark Sanford and his publisher have parted ways.

"Sentinel has agreed to release Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina from his contract to write a book about fiscal conservatism, which was to be called WITHIN OUR MEANS and was scheduled for publication in March 2010," said Adrian Zackheim, president and publisher of Sentinel, in a statement released Thursday. "This is a mutual decision. We wish Governor Sanford the best."

Prior to revelations of an extramarital affair that effectively brought an end to his political career, the South Carolina governor had been preparing to publish a book outlining his policy beliefs.

Sentinel, a conservative imprint of Penguin Group, had included the Sanford book in their Spring 2010 catalogue. It was described by the publisher as "a manifesto about fiscal conservatism – why the government needs to spend less and fix the deficit ASAP."

Sanford's office has not commented about the book deal, or about its collapse.

Filed under: Mark Sanford


jm for sc   July 2nd, 2009 2:58 pm ET

Who would want to read a book on Mark Sanford. The story of deciet and failure has already been told. His life story would only be another version of it.

LuAnn & Wayne Houle   July 2nd, 2009 2:57 pm ET

This poor man is mental. Having a complete nervous breakdown. He needs to go. Quickly.

Anonymous   July 2nd, 2009 2:57 pm ET

Don't Cry for Me Argentina....

Fred the Moderate   July 2nd, 2009 2:57 pm ET

Aw shucks !

Striker   July 2nd, 2009 2:57 pm ET

This beyond Hypocricy from people who would buy a book from a guy who used his taxpayer money to have a sex with a woman overseas while still married and lying to State, wife, children etc.

This is just pathetic. Only America people profit from doing bad things.

mabel floyd   July 2nd, 2009 2:55 pm ET

nothing like a familyy values guy to tell the rest of us poor humans how we should live while exempting himself-amen and hallelujah!!!

Steph   July 2nd, 2009 2:50 pm ET

Oh, poor Mark. Don't cry for him Argentina!

P. Y.   July 2nd, 2009 2:42 pm ET

@ Sniffit
Very funny ! I needed a laugh today.

Sick -n- Tired   July 2nd, 2009 2:38 pm ET

Why would anyone listen to Sanford's opinion on "fiscal conservatism"? Isn't his state the THIRD BROKEST STATE IN THE NATION? Yeah........He'd be a good one to take advice from. NOT!!!!!!

Hugo   July 2nd, 2009 2:37 pm ET

David, if what you say is true I guess someone with the GOP must of man handled OBAMA! I think if the economy don't come to life soon the only Democrat in the Whitehouse will be opening the door on his way OUT!

Hugo   July 2nd, 2009 2:32 pm ET

Don't worry, he will now get a reality TV show with Bret Micheals where the two will take on a bevy of nasty tatooed skanks to find true love while battling all forms of STD's! Give America what America wants.....

CNN=Moveon.org   July 2nd, 2009 2:18 pm ET

He is spending other people's money just like Obama is currently doing with all the spending he is doing. I thought you democrats didn't have a problem with that.

CNN=Moveon.org   July 2nd, 2009 2:16 pm ET

So, basically the difference between a Republican and a Democrat when committing adultery is the Republican actually has to pay a price, where the democrat gets away with it. Clinton did the exact same thing and Democrats stood by and defended him. What a bunch of hypocrites! At least in the Republican Party, there are conservatives that actually hold their leader accountable and call for his resignation. Didn't hear that same call from Democrats when a Democrat was doing the same thing.

Nathan   July 2nd, 2009 2:14 pm ET

Jenny, the country supports you and your boys. You deserve better than a man that tells the world "you don't understand, this is a love story". Run, don't look back.

tdubu   July 2nd, 2009 2:12 pm ET

Someone keep this "LOVE SIC" puppy from in front of the cameras.!! I heard of ridiculous but this takes the CAKE from all of the other Adulterors Every time he opens his mouth he inserts dirt..My heart goes out to his wife/family..Get rid of this Bum.

Melissa   July 2nd, 2009 2:05 pm ET

He';s slowly getting what he deserves.

Chuck Paisley   July 2nd, 2009 2:03 pm ET

What we really want to buy now is a complete, in-depth description of "The Governor and His Soul Mate". Wonder if he will dedicate it to his faithful manager, Jenny.

Kahuna   July 2nd, 2009 1:45 pm ET

Obviously, whoever is running the Sentinel has some brains and doesn't want to put tossed into the same hypocritical pot as Sanford.

chamorrita   July 2nd, 2009 1:44 pm ET

What's NEXT from Sanford? Is he going to come out with his own line of Designer non-Stimulus pants? WHAT?

Get this guy out of office FAST. He needs to go. Just when things can't get any WORSE, Sanford makes sure it does. Unbelievable.

Independent in the Land of Lakes   July 2nd, 2009 1:40 pm ET

For David and the likes so ready to castigate and spear Sanford: How quickly we forget Monica-gate!!!

Though I disagree w/ Sanford's actions and feel he should resign, I felt the same about Clinton. Heck, at least Sanford came clean on it when confronted. Granted, more than we need to know, but nonetheless, he admitted to it.
Yet, Clinton sat there and looked Congress in the eye, and then the American public square in the eye on camera and LIED: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman!"
Yet, when a hue arose for Clinton to resign and the subsequent impeachment proceedings, Democrats circled the wagons around Clinton, saying his resignation was nonsense, then proceeded to absolutely trash and obliterate Lewinsky.
So, when Dutch/Bad Newz talks about the pot calling the kettle black, look no further than the mirror!

Ah yes, Karma...it will come around eventually!

Sniffit   July 2nd, 2009 1:32 pm ET

I guess we're stuck with the Quilted Northern for now...

Al   July 2nd, 2009 1:32 pm ET

How about a book on Hiking in The Wilderness?

Do YOU Want Socialist Canadian Scary Health Care?   July 2nd, 2009 1:31 pm ET

[...] look for a report on Sanford's travel soon.  But not his book.  That deal went into the [...]

phoenix86   July 2nd, 2009 1:27 pm ET

Stick to fiction Governor, just like Obama. You'll be president in 2012.

Texas Teacher   July 2nd, 2009 1:25 pm ET

Enough of Sanford for God's sake! This political gossip is growing old! There must be more important issues that you consider is of interest to the American Public... like say, health care concerns, global warming, or jobs?

Res ipsa loquitur   July 2nd, 2009 1:24 pm ET

How courteous of Sentinel to release Sanford from his contractual obligations! I'm sure Sentinel realized that Sanford just needed some time to put his life together and wouldn't be able to finish the book in time.

Mick   July 2nd, 2009 1:17 pm ET

Sanford book deal falls through. In other shocking news, fire is hot and ice is cold.

Now Sanford is really screwed. This guy won't be employable as a lawn boy after he leaves the governor's mansion.

Kevin   July 2nd, 2009 1:14 pm ET

I'm looking forward to the book that explains how 'Christian values' translates, for these conservative phonies, away from spending on serious needs of the most vulnerable, first. Case in point: Gov. Sanford's supposedly noble crusade to resist those evil 'stimulus' funds, which Congress directed be spent, in part, on his state's most decayed schools. There's a belt of American-Apartheid conditions along the inner side of the I-95 where the public schools are a disgrace to any decent society. Sanford's high-minded crusade that so aroused the GOP faithful was aimed at continuing those conditions. Where are the 'family values' in this picture?
"Whatever you do to the least of these, you do unto Me."
A verse the conservatives tend to overlook . . . along with the prohibition on public prayer, while we're a-quotin' here!

Once You Vote Black   July 2nd, 2009 1:11 pm ET

I say we investigate if Jenny was giving him any. It could be that he was looking for love because she was not doing her part to keep the marrage strong. Hey, it could be! We all think she is so Regal, but perhaps she was only sitting on it.

Roscot   July 2nd, 2009 1:09 pm ET

This country (USA) can be considered a disgrace for letting information like this be newsworthy material. There comes a time when freedom of speech becomes freedom to show ignorance and the time is here, now, and a matter of fact!!!

david   July 2nd, 2009 1:03 pm ET

sanford has lost all credibility. he needs to resign and return to the private sector. he has not been forthcoming from the first, lying to his wife and family, to the state of S.C, to his voters. he might have also lied to maria, his mistress in argentina. jenny is delusional by holding onto mark sanford who truly loves another woman.

Andi   July 2nd, 2009 1:03 pm ET

whaddya know, my wish came true!

R in Maine   July 2nd, 2009 1:00 pm ET

There is nothing commendable about the book deal.

Gal from Massachusetts   July 2nd, 2009 12:53 pm ET

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to decieve......Guess we don't want to hear about how to fix things fiscally when the man can't fix things physically......so much, also, for "family values".

Let's hear it for philanderers!

Bill   July 2nd, 2009 12:52 pm ET

What a shame I was looking to see how he spent tax payers money for "SEX"

ron   July 2nd, 2009 12:50 pm ET

Nooooo!

I was looking forward to the book signing. What is this book called 'My Cheating Heart' by a republican presidential candidate. This is the kind wing nut the republicans would allow to get into the white house lol. What a joke. Then these idiots compare this clown to Clinton. At least Clinton did decided to get his rocks off for a week and leave everyone to wonder where he could be.

David   July 2nd, 2009 12:50 pm ET

Everything the GOP touches fails, and all of their attacks will backfire. Karma is no joke and they have built up quite a bit.

When will they ever learn that lies and deceit done in the dark, will always come back to haunt them in the light.

Don't they even read the bible that they 'thump' so heavily in public?

It's all about reaping and sowing. It will be harvest time for years to come.

RIP-GOP

GI Joe   July 2nd, 2009 12:48 pm ET

Hmmm – Sanford should be settled in Argentina by March, and his wife and children will be on track to have a superb life without the narcissistic fool.

Good luck, South Carolina. Just boot him out now – a clean wound heals faster.

Paul   July 2nd, 2009 12:48 pm ET

New book title

"Manifextor of a disloyol Hypocrit"

At least the Unibomber will appreciated the title.

lorraine   July 2nd, 2009 12:47 pm ET

He could always write Harliaquin Books on Romance, his real life is like reading one of their novels.

gordy   July 2nd, 2009 12:45 pm ET

The Gov. needs to resign immediately. Then proceed to the nearest qualified psychotherapist for help with the many "issues" he faces.

Dutch/Bad Newz, VA   July 2nd, 2009 12:44 pm ET

Now isn't this th epot calling the kettle black. The book is titled Within Our Means. He must be talking abuot living within our means obviously. The why did his Arengtina trip come on the State's tab? He's not living within his means.

jenny   July 2nd, 2009 12:42 pm ET

Darn, Maybe Harleguin Romances will pick it up. They could publish those hot love letters that Sanford and Ms Argentia exchanged.

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