South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has not been seen or heard from since last Thursday, according to the State newspaper, although those closest to him remain unconcerned.

"Gov. Sanford is taking some time away from the office this week to recharge after the stimulus battle and the legislative session, and to work on a couple of projects that have fallen by the wayside," said Sanford communications director Joel Sawyer in a statement. "We are not going to discuss the specifics of his travel arrangements or his security arrangements."

Sanford's wife as well as Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer said they have not heard from Sanford.

"We've been concerned by the Governor's erratic behavior for some time," said South Carolina Senate Leader John C. Land III. "We're praying for him and his family. I hope he is safe and that he contacts the First Lady and his family soon."

Given the decided lack of concern from Sanford's office, it would appear as though there are no fears that the governor is in danger.

Still, pulling a disappearing act like this -- whatever the reason -- is a decidedly odd move for someone who is seen as a likely presidential candidate in 2012.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/go...

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Sanford Goes Missing

The whereabouts of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) "have been unknown to state officials since Thursday, and some state leaders are questioning who is in charge of the executive office," reports the Columbia State.

"Neither the governor's office nor the State Law Enforcement Division has been able to reach Sanford, who left the mansion in a black SLED Suburban SUV."

"Sanford's last known whereabouts were near Atlanta, where a mobile telephone tower picked up a signal from his phone, authorities said."

According to WCBD-TV, the First Lady said he "has been gone for several days and she doesn't know where, but she is not concerned."

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2009/06/...

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Hm.