Top 10 Political Sex Scandals

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How They're Outed

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has gotten off easy compared to his philandering political predecessors. TIME looks back at the tawdry affairs that brought down the high and mighty

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    Top 10 Mistresses

    When Maria Belen Chapur admitted to being the the object of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's affections, she instantly became one of history's famous mistresses

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    Top 10 Regrettable E-Mails

    South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford probably should have thought twice before sending those steamy e-mails to his Argentine mistress. Has Miley Cyrus taught us nothing?

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    Tabloid Truths

    The National Enquirer's scoop on John Edwards is the latest in a string of exclusive tabloid stories that the mainstream media missed. Here's a look back at some milestones in supermarket journalism

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    The Spitzer Scandal: Lust Plus Pride

    By Nathan Thornburgh

    The New York governor, the vaunted enemy of corruption is accused of patronizing a prostitution ring. Will he survive?