SC Dems: Sanford Travel Style Shows GOP Hypocrisy

South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler issued the following statement today in response to a recent analysis of Governor Mark Sanford's travel expenses. According to the analysis the Governor, who bragged about being frugal, often flew first class and stayed at expensive hotels during state funded trips.

"Like many South Carolina taxpayers, I am appalled by these recent findings. For years, Mark Sanford has pretended to be the state's sole-protector of taxpayer money. But in reality, he's been living it up and spending our tax dollars on luxurious accommodations. The money he spent to travel in style and provide the same treatment for State Representative Nikki Haley and State Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor would pay the salary for a teacher or policeman who would make a real difference here in South Carolina. Apparently, fiscal conservatism doesn't apply when it comes to Mark Sanford's personal comfort," said Fowler.