Gov. Sanford and the Girl From Ipanema

I mentioned the other day the South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's mysterious disappearance. According to information coming from his mea culpa press conference, he's been a busy boy. Here are some tweets from news reporters covering the presser:

From Mark Ambinder: Sanford concedes affair with Argentinian woman; says it began innocently and evolved over the past year.

From Jonathan Serrie: SC Gov admits to extramarital affair, apologizes to wife, children and people of South Carolina.

From Allahpundit: This is one of the most amazing political implosions ever. Not only adultery but mysterious intercontinental flights

From Breaking News: During an emotional news conference, SC Gov. Stanford said he is resigning as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

From Jim Geraghty: I'd like those who thought I was too tough on Sanford yesterday to shut the hell up right now.

His political future is now official torched. He was one of the bright lights among conservatives, but that's all over now.

Of course, as Rush says if Sanford was a Democrat this would all have been considered a resume' enhancement.