because if he was consistent, he couldn't be a repug any more

AP NewsBreak: SC gov considered resigning, won't
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He can call for others to resign because of affairs and he can champion "family values" but I guess it's not a problem for him to desert his post and not tell anyone where he is for a week while he runs off to another country (again, without the knowledge of his government) for a torrid affair.

Sure, that's fair - as long as you're a repug!