The Republican Governors Association released this statement from its new chairman, Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi — another possible 2012 presidential candidate — in the wake of Mark Sanford’s admission of an extramarital affair and his resignation as RGA chairman:
“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.”
