Scandal leads to resignation?

A number of Republican leaders and newspapers in South Carolina are calling for Gov. Mark Sanford's resignation. In an interview with the Associated Press he admitted to more contacts with his mistress, and possibly other women. This comes at a time when the Republican party is trying to figure out who will lead the party in the next elections.

Guests

• J. David Woodard: Republican consultant and political science professor at Clemson University.
• Julian Zelizer: Political science professor at Princeton University.

Resources

• About David Woodard
• About Julian Zelizer
• Julian Zelizer's commentary on CNN.com
• Pew Center: Romney's Image Improves; Palin Well Regarded by Republican Base