private business with government facilities at the Port, Clemson University grabbed her for the job of director of its wind turbine facility as well as a position linking other university intellectual resources with the needs of S.C. industries.

In contrast, Sanford spent a decade in finance and real estate, and in 1994 went to congress; he never really left politics. After six years in Congress, he was governor for eight. Following his self-inflicted disgrace, he went into exile for two years. Now he runs for Congress.

Sanford and Republicans should read the GOP platform during Ike’s administration that committed: “The protection of workers to organize into unions and to bargain collectively is the firm and permanent policy of the (Republican Party).” Then again, commitment is hard for Sanford.

Comments are welcome,Accused homophobe Eminem will have a special guest for his Grammy performance of "Stan"  the openly bisexual Elton John.

John, who has been championed by the same gay activists who have frequently attacked Eminem, will sing the song's chorus, which on record features a sample of pop singer Dido. The song appears on Eminem's 2000 album, The Marshall Mathers LP, whose nomination for the Album of the Year Grammy has generated a continuing controversy.

The Em and El duet, which will easily be the most anticipated event at the February 21 Grammy ceremony, was confirmed late Friday by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS).

"We view this moment not only as musically significant, but also as an opportunity to help tear down some of the unfortunate walls