Plenty of current and former U.S. senators had memorable professions before they got to Washington: country fiddler (Robert Byrd of West Virginia), astronaut (John Glenn of Ohio), jewelry-maker (Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado). But none were dogged by a satirical persona, as is already ...

Gov. Mark Sanford magically disappeared last Thursday, which raised questions on his whereabouts and who’s in charge of his absence. Gov. Mark Sanford Tuesday Sanford’s staff told media that the governor is safe and is hiking along the Appalachian Trail. However, Gov. Sanford e...