I wish I could decide “at the last minute” to go to South America “to recharge.”

That’s what South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford said he was doing for the 5 days he was “missing.”

At least, that’s what he said before he admitted he was off having an affair.

Whatever. I’m with Michelle Malkin:

…the wall-to-wall tabloid circus coverage of the story is ridiculous.

I am much more concerned about the forced disappearing act that the Obama administration has performed on all the inspectors general, aren’t you?

More: Monique Stuart wonders: WTF?

What is it with politicians (of both parties) and affairs? It’s so idiotic. There’s so much to lose, and for what? Is it ever worth it? Especially for Republicans…Republican affairs have a tendency to be a career-ender. Is that ever really worth it?

I hope this doesn’t sound like rationalization, but nobody’s immune to temptation. People who run for higher office tend to be A-type go-getters with…well, let’s just call them extremely healthy egos. Add the perks, the power, the often-fawning attention and, yes, the groupies, and the real surprise might be that more politicians don’t have affairs.

Makes me wonder whether political operatives might purposely try to place eager young women in opposing pols’ paths, just to try and create a scandal.