A 2008 Interactive Timeline - Gameplay Thread

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Governor Sanford calls a press conference at the Capital Building in Columbia, SC.


"I have asked you all here today to announce that I am not going to form a exploratory committee. Because I have made up my mind. I'm running for President, and I'm in it to win it. I believe in the two term tradition, and if I run, you can count on me to continue it. Isn't that what a real Conservative would do?"

Sanford leaves the room, with questions being asked by reporters. Later in the day holds a kick off event in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Mark Sanford arrives in Iowa, for a event in Ceder Rapids.

I am running for President because I am opposed to the principle of a third term. If our President was a Conservative, why would he go against the tradition of a third term? Or massively expand government control over schools, or give amnesty to the illegal immigrants? Im the true Republican canidate in the Republican primaries.

Sanford meets a group of voters, signs autographs, etc.

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Sanford visits voters in New Hampshire.


"Unlike the other Republican contenders, accept for the President, I am the only pro-war canidate. I am not in favor of withdrawl from Iraq. Such actions would create a power vacumn in which Iran would fill. Is that what Ron Paul and Hillary Clinton want? A Iranian dominated Middle East? Thats what is seems like to me".

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Sanford visits voters in Myrtle Beach, and appears on Larry King Live.

Larry King: Good evening, Governor Sanford.

Mark Sanford: Hello Larry, thanks for having me.

Larry King: Let me get to the point-Why are you running for President?

Mark Sanford: I am running, against President Bush, because no President should ever exceed 2 terms. We saw how FDR massively expanded government, and prolonged the Depression. Were looking at the same conditions as we did in 1929.

Larry King: Do you expect to win the upcoming Iowa primary?

Mark Sanford: Yes-the voters of Iowa are proved Conservatives. And when they go to the polls, they will ask theirselves-Is President Bush a real Conservative? That's the message of this campaign.

Larry King: Can you make a prediction on the Democratic side?

Mark Sanford: No, its too early, though Dodd, and Clinton have made headway.

Larry King: Any decision on a running mate?

Mark Sanford: Its too early, though Bill Frist,George Allen,Bobby Jindall, Sam Brownback, and Fred Thompson are rumored to be replacements for VP Cheney, and I dont disagree with any of those names.

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Sanford visits voters in Florida.

Hillary Clinton recently mentioned me in one of her speeches. Make no mistake-I am not her. If anyone is her. She has one of the most Liberal voting records in the Senate, and is not a better choice for this party. We need is change-Conservative change! We need to inject some new blood into the party! President Bush had his 8 years. And now look where we are! Were almost in a recession, the deficit is getting higher and higher, and the government has grown at massive levels.

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Governor Sanford attends a rally in West Virginia

"The issue with energy is that we cant drill our own. If the President, and the other candidates are serious about the issue, lets drill! Lets stop making the Saudies rich!"

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Mark Sanford arrives at a campaign event in Iowa

"I will be boycotting MSNBC until Keith Ulberman apologizes for perhaps the most stupid attack in media history. I may not agree a whole bunch with Congressman Paul, but Ulbermans obvious hatred of Republicans by far crosses over the lines of civility"

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Mark Sanford attends a rally in Lousiana

"Citizens, look at our country. The government is bigger then ever. Americans lose there homes by the day. Meanwhile Dodd is getting his sweetheart deals! President Bush feels his mandate to govern can be expanded, but its quite clear the people dont want so. America needs a Conservative President, and Dodd and Bush are quite the same".

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Interview with Greta Van Sustren on Fox.

Van Susteren-Hello Governor, how are you?

Sanford-Doing fine, looking good in the polls. Thanks for having me, Greta.

Van Susteren-Do you think you can win Iowa?

Sanford-Of course, thats our goal!

Van Susteren-What about New Hampshire?

Sanford-Possibly, its a very Libertarian state, but also, very socially moderate. And in my homestate...

Van Susteren-(interupting)-I think we know how South Carolina is going to turn out (laughing)

Sanford-Yes, I agree. Im proud to have governed the good people there for six years.

Van Susteren-Any thought to running mates?

Sanford-Its to early. I like Congressman Paul, I also look to people like Mitch Daniels, Governor Romney, Senator Murkowski and Rick Perry.

Van Susteren-Thank you Governor, and good luck.

Sanford-Thank you Greta.

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At a event in California

"I graciously accept Mr. Trumps endorsement, and look forward to working with him".

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Governor Sanford attends a Labor Day picnic in Michigan. After giving a brief speech, he sat down for a large barbecue, and shakes multiple hands.

Later, he attends a rally in Iowa

"Lets take our party back!"