S.C. Lt. Gov. Resigns Due To SEC Tickets

According to WIS-TV on Friday, South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard was forced to resign after an ethics scandal that included him allegedly using campaign funds to pay for a hotel room in order to attend the 2010 SEC Championship Game between South Carolina and Auburn. Ard said in a statement, according to the report...

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“During my campaign, it was my responsibility to make sure things were done correctly. I did not do that,” “There are no excuses nor is there need to share blame. It is my fault that the events of the past year have taken place.”

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The report said he also used his funds for...

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“gas, food, meals, airfare across the country, postage, advertising, phone services and consulting,”

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What a Gamecock.