Embattled S.C. Sen. Robert Ford (D-Charleston) will resign his seat in the State Senate, multiple sources familiar with his thinking tell FITS.
Ford’s resignation is expected to be announced Friday by his attorney, with a formal letter submitted shortly thereafter.
The Senator – who was hospitalized for an undisclosed ailment – was scheduled to appear before a legislative ethics committed for another day of testimony related to the multiple campaign finance violations of which he stands accused. An earlier hearing into these allegations took a bizarre turn when Ford was accused of using campaign resources to make purchases at a pair of adult bookstores. The veteran Democrat was also accused of using campaign funds to purchase penis enlargement pills.
Ford’s resignation (and the vacancy it creates) will trigger a special election in S.C. Senate District 42 – a gerrymandered “majority minority” district that runs along the northern border of Charleston County (and includes a small corner of Dorchester County).
Filing for the seat would open on the third Friday following the official receipt of Ford’s letter of resignation – and last for ten days. Primary elections would be held eleven weeks after the vacancy (with runoff races two weeks after that, if necessary).
UPDATE: The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier is quoting Ford’s lawyer, William Runyon, as saying he has not yet been authorized to announce Ford’s resignation but “I’m not suggesting that couldn’t happen.” The paper is also reporting that Ford has been released from Baptist Medical Center after being admitted Thursday for “chest pains” following his ethics hearing.
UPDATE II: The Associated Press has confirmed Ford’s resignation.
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Good fucking riddance, you pig.
Good fucking riddance, you pig.
FITS – this is why i still check your website daily. you deserve credit for breaking this story. do what you are good at and you’re good at this.
FITS – this is why i still check your website daily. you deserve credit for breaking this story. do what you are good at and you’re good at this.
So the Senator that ‘took’ the Howard Rich money in exchange for his support of the out-of-state Voucher scheme resigns due to ethics violations.
Say it ain’t so!!!!!………..
Now if Randy Halfacre would just resign, Lexington would flourish. Maybe not, then we would have Hazel, what in the heck is her last name this week, for mayor. As she states, “Love me some hooka shoes”.
Let’s don’t forget about Danny Frazier on town of lexington council. Too much he has admitted to on over 3 hours of audio tapes.
So the Senator that ‘took’ the Howard Rich money in exchange for his support of the out-of-state Voucher scheme resigns due to ethics violations.
Say it ain’t so!!!!!………..
Now if Randy Halfacre would just resign, Lexington would flourish. Maybe not, then we would have Hazel, what in the heck is her last name this week, for mayor. As she states, “Love me some hooka shoes”.
Let’s don’t forget about Danny Frazier on town of lexington council. Too much he has admitted to on over 3 hours of audio tapes.
Now, we need about 40 more resignations.
40 more resignations? Well, that would be a good start, anyways.
Now, we need about 40 more resignations.
40 more resignations? Well, that would be a good start, anyways.
who is currently hospitalized for an undisclosed ailment
Can you OD on penis pills?
Give the cockroach a break
He thought the pills worked the same way as anal beads
After a couple of gallons of water he will piss them over the top of the State House
and you read that – where?
Maybe Simran could have a conversation with the cockroach.
only if he is with the right girl (image goes here)…
Maybe he had an erection that lasted more than four hours.
Back in the day Wesson Oil parties were quite the rage
After a few galvanized tubs of purple jesus were consumed the floor would be covered in plastic, everyone would get buck nakkied, empty a couple of quarts of WO on each other’s head, get down on the floor and commune with nature
At one notable event over at Folly Beach I was convinced that I had achieved an erection that would go down in Guinness Book of World Records
Just when I was about to call everyone’s attention to my accomplishment I realized that the pecker in my hand was not my pecker
Understandable for a brotha who orders from the kiddie menu….Hahahaha…
Forgive me owb: You left that one out there for me to knock out the park…
LMAO…That’s funny…
He and Jessie Jackson Jr had the same disease!
I thought Ford was a BSD (big swinging dick). Apparently not. He got his chopped off.
who is currently hospitalized for an undisclosed ailment
Can you OD on penis pills?
Give the cockroach a break
He thought the pills worked the same way as anal beads
After a couple of gallons of water he will piss them over the top of the State House
Jim: and you read that – where?
Maybe Simran could have a conversation with the cockroach.
only if he is with the right girl (image goes here)…
Maybe he had an erection that lasted more than four hours.
Back in the day Wesson Oil parties were quite the rage
After a few galvanized tubs of purple jesus were consumed the floor would be covered in plastic, everyone would get buck nakkied, empty a couple of quarts of WO on each other’s head, get down on the floor and commune with nature
At one notable event over at Folly Beach I was convinced that I had achieved an erection that would go down in Guinness Book of World Records
Just when I was about to call everyone’s attention to my accomplishment I realized that the pecker in my hand was not my pecker
He and Jessie Jackson Jr had the same disease!
I thought Ford was a BSD (big swinging dick). Apparently not. He got his chopped off.
My question is, does this outing have anything to do with Mr. Ford’s campaign against the SCSU board fiasco? Not that he should not be held accountable for a) leaving a money trail for these purchases, b) being what can only be described as bone-headed for the lazy hiding of misuse of campaign funds that others seated around him have elevated to an art form, c) the real scandals others have mentioned in connection with Mr. Ford, but these transgressions are par for the course for state reps. If he is outed, so should everyone else be outed.
All I know is Mr. Ford very publicly denounced the recent decisions by the SCSU board, and, boom, his petty cash problem is front page news.
My question is, does this outing have anything to do with Mr. Ford’s campaign against the SCSU board fiasco? Not that he should not be held accountable for a) leaving a money trail for these purchases, b) being what can only be described as bone-headed for the lazy hiding of misuse of campaign funds that others seated around him have elevated to an art form, c) the real scandals others have mentioned in connection with Mr. Ford, but these transgressions are par for the course for state reps. If he is outed, so should everyone else be outed.
All I know is Mr. Ford very publicly denounced the recent decisions by the SCSU board, and, boom, his petty cash problem is front page news.
It appears to me that more is going on behind the scenes than we have read here.
It appears to me that more is going on behind the scenes than we have read here.
gonna be some white folk in Columbia with tire tracks on their backsides before Senator Robert Ford leaves town
gonna be some white folk in Columbia with tire tracks on their backsides before Senator Robert Ford leaves town
WOW….no mention of Robert Ford’s “massage” concerning the POST and Courier “SQUARE” development..?? Wil Folks must be sala-vating while keying this post..!! CSX and Norfolk-Southern rail line “investos” will be knee-knocking their ads on state radio and tv a little louder now..!! The 3 Billion investment made by the Chinese in Ethiopia will come full circle for the “Dubai Ports” smokers in the North Charleston Area. Mayor Riley’s checker named “courier” has been overplayed for the past 6 months……and Sen. Ford just got out of the bath tub on this. He is going to make a MINT..!!
I liken this post to American Pie by Don Mclean, the first song I ever listened. I am still trying to figure out the lyrics. I imagine some years will pass before I understand your cryptic post, Phil.
Your big mistake is assuming there is something to “figure out.”Just a bunch of mindless ramblings,but he seems to enjoy it.
Dude, you’re weird. Just say what you want to say.
WOW….no mention of Robert Ford’s “massage” concerning the POST and Courier “SQUARE” development..?? Wil Folks must be sala-vating while keying this post..!! CSX and Norfolk-Southern rail line “investos” will be knee-knocking their ads on state radio and tv a little louder now..!! The 3 Billion investment made by the Chinese in Ethiopia will come full circle for the “Dubai Ports” smokers in the North Charleston Area. Mayor Riley’s checker named “courier” has been overplayed for the past 6 months……and Sen. Ford just got out of the bath tub on this. He is going to make a MINT..!!
I liken this post to American Pie by Don Mclean, the first song I ever listened. I am still trying to figure out the lyrics. I imagine some years will pass before I understand your cryptic post, Phil.
Your big mistake is assuming there is something to “figure out.”Just a bunch of mindless ramblings,but he seems to enjoy it.
Dude, you’re weird. Just say what you want to say.
Will Sheheen redesign too????.
If Todd Akin was responsible for the National GOP, and Mitt Romney…then surely Sheheen is “connected” (pun intended) to Ford’s peepee-gate…
“Will Sheheen redesign too????.”
“Redesign” what? The Governor’s Mansion? Maybe.
BigTangerine, please keep your children away from your computer……
Hilarious….Sanford used over $200,000.00 in campaign funds to clean up his affair and he never resigned. Can’t believe a guy who spent a few hundred dollars to get his giggly wiggly motivated resigns……Different strokes.
Sanford is a Republican.
Tip of the iceberg.
Sanford is white. Big difference
Hilarious….Sanford used over $200,000.00 in campaign funds to clean up his affair and he never resigned. Can’t believe a guy who spent a few hundred dollars to get his giggly wiggly motivated resigns……Different strokes.
Sanford is a Republican.
Tip of the iceberg.
Sanford is white. Big difference
I hear Andre Bauer is moving to North Charleston.
Can’t happen – that’s where many of the “stray dogs” his grandmamma warned him against feeding live!
Yeah, but he’ll figure out a way to make it work…
A few years ago I would have probably agreed with you, but not now that ol’ Andre’s suffered the standard “two defeats back to back” that most political scientists will tell you is the end of the road for about 98% of candidates. People up in Horry said that he would do well in the Dist. 7 race – he had the most name recognition in the race (even more so than the actual local candidates) and (as usual) he worked twice as hard as anyone in the race, and yet Rice beat him by 12 points. Keep in mind too that he didn’t simply lose the in the 2010 Republican Gubernatorial Primary, he got drubbed. I think he only picked up 10 or 12% in that one. Nothing personal against the guy, I just think he’s done.
I hear Andre Bauer is moving to North Charleston.
Can’t happen – that’s where many of the “stray dogs” his grandmamma warned him against feeding live!
Yeah, but he’ll figure out a way to make it work…
A few years ago I would have probably agreed with you, but not now that ol’ Andre’s suffered the standard “two defeats back to back” that most political scientists will tell you is the end of the road for about 98% of candidates. People up in Horry said that he would do well in the Dist. 7 race – he had the most name recognition in the race (even more so than the actual local candidates) and (as usual) he worked twice as hard as anyone in the race, and yet Rice beat him by 12 points. Keep in mind too that he didn’t simply lose the in the 2010 Republican Gubernatorial Primary, he got drubbed. I think he only picked up 10 or 12% in that one. Nothing personal against the guy, I just think he’s done.
Obama Under Fire for Using Free Government Housing
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) — In the latest scandal to rock the Obama Administration, a leading Republican congressman accused the President today of using his position to obtain free government housing for himself and his family.
According to Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin), Mr. Obama “has arrogantly exploited the office of President to gain access to a fifty-five-thousand-square-foot residence that could double as a museum.”
“While the average American is struggling to pay his bills, President Obama is living in a luxury home, adorned with priceless paintings and antiques as far as the eye can see,” Rep. Ryan alleged.
Additionally, the Wisconsin congressman said, the President has availed himself of “sumptuous free meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — all on the taxpayer’s nickel.”
“Day after day, he selfishly sucks on Uncle Sam’s teat,” he said.
In keeping with Mr. Obama’s bloated lifestyle as “Superstar-in-Chief,” the congressman added, “The President travels with an entourage of highly trained bodyguards who would put Jay-Z’s posse to shame.”
Drawing a line in the sand, the Republican warned Mr. Obama to cut back on his lavish living arrangements “or face possible impeachment.” “Across America, people are tightening their belts,” Rep. Ryan said. “The President should not be living like a head of state.”
Obama Under Fire for Using Free Government Housing
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) — In the latest scandal to rock the Obama Administration, a leading Republican congressman accused the President today of using his position to obtain free government housing for himself and his family.
According to Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin), Mr. Obama “has arrogantly exploited the office of President to gain access to a fifty-five-thousand-square-foot residence that could double as a museum.”
“While the average American is struggling to pay his bills, President Obama is living in a luxury home, adorned with priceless paintings and antiques as far as the eye can see,” Rep. Ryan alleged.
Additionally, the Wisconsin congressman said, the President has availed himself of “sumptuous free meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — all on the taxpayer’s nickel.”
“Day after day, he selfishly sucks on Uncle Sam’s teat,” he said.
In keeping with Mr. Obama’s bloated lifestyle as “Superstar-in-Chief,” the congressman added, “The President travels with an entourage of highly trained bodyguards who would put Jay-Z’s posse to shame.”
Drawing a line in the sand, the Republican warned Mr. Obama to cut back on his lavish living arrangements “or face possible impeachment.” “Across America, people are tightening their belts,” Rep. Ryan said. “The President should not be living like a head of state.”
Ford, a black senator, is run out of office by a pack of white state legislators, the most powerful of whom — Bobby Harrell — committed very similar ethical faults.
The differences?
Ford bought sex pills; Harrell bought airplane fuel.
Ford is embarrassed beyond belief and the butt of jokes; Harrell is arrogant.
Ford provided all credit card receipts; Harrell refuses disclosure.
Ford is truly disorganized; Harrell works hard at manipulating his campaign expenditures.
Ford acknowledged his unlawful actions and resigned; Harrell denies his unlawful actions, hires the state’s most powerful politician / defense lawyer, and stonewalls investigators and reporters.
The similarities?
Neither will face civil or criminal sanctions.
> > > > >
The big story is that S.C.’s white legislators (both parties) get away with ethical murder, while the Legislative Black Caucus — like Ford — is totally disorganized, insular, principally interested in maintaining their posts (Jackson, Malloy, Matthews, Mack come to mind), and allow themselves to be manipulated by the whites.
This is a black-and-white issue at its core.
Blacks should be in the streets demanding equal treatment for corrupt white legislators.
Unfortunately, their “legislative leaders” will stay inside where it is cool, comfortable, quiet, safe.
Ford, a black senator, is run out of office by a pack of white state legislators, the most powerful of whom — Bobby Harrell — committed very similar ethical faults.
The differences?
Ford bought sex pills; Harrell bought airplane fuel.
Ford is embarrassed beyond belief and the butt of jokes; Harrell is arrogant.
Ford provided all credit card receipts; Harrell refuses disclosure.
Ford is truly disorganized; Harrell works hard at manipulating his campaign expenditures.
Ford acknowledged his unlawful actions and resigned; Harrell denies his unlawful actions, hires the state’s most powerful politician / defense lawyer, and stonewalls investigators and reporters.
The similarities?
Neither will face civil or criminal sanctions.
> > > > >
The big story is that S.C.’s white legislators (both parties) get away with ethical murder, while the Legislative Black Caucus — like Ford — is totally disorganized, insular, principally interested in maintaining their posts (Jackson, Malloy, Matthews, Mack come to mind), and allow themselves to be manipulated by the whites.
This is a black-and-white issue at its core.
Blacks should be in the streets demanding equal treatment for corrupt white legislators.
Unfortunately, their “legislative leaders” will stay inside where it is cool, comfortable, quiet, safe.
Ford better be sentenced to time in prison or more exposure of other Senators will be had.
Ford better be sentenced to time in prison or more exposure of other Senators will be had. Meanwhile, James Clyburn should be under investigation soon.
Billy Shuman for SC Senate!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Shuman-for-SC-Senate/119525358254017
Billy Shuman for SC Senate!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Shuman-for-SC-Senate/119525358254017
Ford is really resigning to prepare to run against Sanford in 2014-
You know, a low-life verses low-life kind of race! Since character doesn’t seem to matter anymore to us Republicans, Ford just might have a shot!
Ford is really resigning to prepare to run against Sanford in 2014-
You know, a low-life verses low-life kind of race! Since character doesn’t seem to matter anymore to us Republicans, Ford just might have a shot!
and the movie has already been made
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Davis
and the movie has already been made
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Davis
Ford is the victim of bad timing. He is the one they (legislature) will send to slaughter so they can show the “Minions” that they can police themselves. Eases the pain in the voting booth for the BS Ethics reform they are getting ready to pass. They can use Ford as an example of the above reproach integrity of the SC Legislature. This will work like a charm too! We have some dumb damn people in this state!
This will also give SLED some breathing room when they announce the “No evidence of criminal wrong doing” findings of the Harrell investigation. they can point to Ford as an example of their “willingness to get to the truth regardless of politics” BS Keel will spew.
Another day in the history of SC Politics
(You can’t make this shit up!)
Ford is the victim of bad timing. He is the one they (legislature) will send to slaughter so they can show the “Minions” that they can police themselves. Eases the pain in the voting booth for the BS Ethics reform they are getting ready to pass. They can use Ford as an example of the above reproach integrity of the SC Legislature. This will work like a charm too! We have some dumb damn people in this state!
This will also give SLED some breathing room when they announce the “No evidence of criminal wrong doing” findings of the Harrell investigation. they can point to Ford as an example of their “willingness to get to the truth regardless of politics” BS Keel will spew.
Another day in the history of SC Politics
(You can’t make this shit up!)
SHOCKING that ANOTHER so-called african-american leader screwed up. They are too incompetent to lead anything.
African-american leader is an oxymoron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, too bad they aren’t as competent as the white legislators running our state for the last 30 years. They have not only made us last in just about everything desirable in quality of life issues and first in everything bad they have made us the laughing stock of the nation.
Hard not to laugh at a state full of voters on par with the intellect of Big T and those who vote a shyster like Sanford in even after they find out he is a crook.
Yeah, thank god for white politicians.
Sanford isn’t a crook like this guy. He is just a lying idiot. Ford is another corrupt black politician that was stealing from those that donated to his campaign. He was spending your campaign dollars on personal use and the more they dig the more illegal activity that they will find.
I am sure it will be swept under the rug though just like Chief Scott’s illicit activity. Bad track record for blacks in leadership roles. Yes, white ones have been corrupt but nowhere near the percentage that blacks have. Terrible representation to their race.
Why is Charleston area such a highly rated vacation destination? And I believe Chas is back to being the friendliest city.
Nah, this guy is just a moron, not because he is black
SHOCKING that ANOTHER so-called african-american leader screwed up. They are too incompetent to lead anything.
African-american leader is an oxymoron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, too bad they aren’t as competent as the white legislators running our state for the last 30 years. They have not only made us last in just about everything desirable in quality of life issues and first in everything bad they have made us the laughing stock of the nation.
Hard not to laugh at a state full of voters on par with the intellect of Big T and those who vote a shyster like Sanford in even after they find out he is a crook.
Yeah, thank god for white politicians.
Sanford isn’t a crook like this guy. He is just a lying idiot. Ford is another corrupt black politician that was stealing from those that donated to his campaign. He was spending your campaign dollars on personal use and the more they dig the more illegal activity that they will find.
I am sure it will be swept under the rug though just like Chief Scott’s illicit activity. Bad track record for blacks in leadership roles. Yes, white ones have been corrupt but nowhere near the percentage that blacks have. Terrible representation to their race.
Why is Charleston area such a highly rated vacation destination? And I believe Chas is back to being the friendliest city.
Nah, this guy is just a moron, not because he is black
For those of you not from S.C., You can waste your time and research this man or I can tell you all he ever was/is/will be, is an aspiring Al Sharpton/Jesse Jackson. He just never could hit the “big-time.”
Can’t wait to see what idiot the voting idiots replace him with.
Remember Alvin “Jim DeMint caused the recession” Greene?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HER2pGdAak
For those of you not from S.C., You can waste your time and research this man or I can tell you all he ever was/is/will be, is an aspiring Al Sharpton/Jesse Jackson. He just never could hit the “big-time.”
Can’t wait to see what idiot the voting idiots replace him with.
Remember Alvin “Jim DeMint caused the recession” Greene?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HER2pGdAak