` While I believe an investigation should still be done to determine the full extent of Mark Sanford 's abuse of power , [ through ] his long stream of confessions he has already revealed enough immoral and reprehensible behavior to justify asking him to step [ down ] , '' state Democratic Party Chairwoman Carol Fowler said in a statement . GOP chairwoman suggests Sanford may have to step down . 13 of South Carolina 's 27 GOP state senators now calling on Sanford to resign . South Carolina Democratic Party chairwoman calls for Sanford 's resignation . The GOP Party chair , anti - Sanford rally , says it may not be needed .
GOP chairwoman suggests Sanford may have to step down . 13 of South Carolina 's 27 GOP state senators now calling on Sanford to resign . South Carolina Democratic Party chairwoman calls for Sanford 's resignation . The GOP Party chair , anti - Sanford rally , says it may not be needed .