Scandalous! Ten steamy affairs that rocked American politics [SLIDESHOW]

“Do you really comprehend how beautiful your smile is? Have you been told lately how warm your eyes are and how they softly glow with the special nature of your soul.” Romantic, no? Too bad these words weren't written for his wife, but rather, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford's mistress. After disappearing from the public eye, his staff told the media he was hiking in the Appalachian mountains. In reality, he flew to Buenos Aires during Father's Day weekend to reconnect with his Argentine lover. Although it cost him his political career, Sanford and his mistress are now engaged, so at least he's got someone to keep him company with all his free time.

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